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Below is a “reprint” of the old February 8th LEAN Frog blog that inspired this week’s show: I have a confession – a few times a week I run through a local fast food establishment and grab a sausage biscuit for breakfast.  I know, I know, please spare me the lectures I hear them all [...]

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Take a Waste Walk!

On March 13, 2011 By Byron

Wasteful activity can be found in almost any business process.  These activities cost you and your business valuable time, energy, and money.  The first step to reducing such wasteful activities is to be able to identify them.  There are eight common wastes found in most businesses.  These are:  Extra Work – Work that the customer [...]

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