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Jim Lewis has worked in the furniture industry for 40 years with a special emphasis on facilitating the transformation process for businesses embracing the Lean Business Model. Jim’s company, The Center for Lean Learning, is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, with an office in St. Thomas, ON, Canada. He is a consultant, author, and writer. Jim’s books include, “The Journey to Excellence – Successfully Applying Lean Thinking in Your Business,” “A Testament to Lean Thinking – Cases for Change,” and a series of ebooklets under the main title “Applying Lean Thinking.” The books are in ebook format and are available through all major ebook retailers and through smashwords.com.
Jim Lewis discusses the importance of middle managers being more than task managers.
Understanding the first S's of Lean Manufacturing
Jim Lewis explains the meanings of sort and set-in order in the lean ideology.
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Jim Lewis,
January 18, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
Making set-up lean
Jim Lewis discusses how to apply the lean manufacturing ideal to shop set-up.
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Jim Lewis,
January 16, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
Lean Reading Recommendations
Jim Lewis advises on what reading material is essential for lean manufacturing.
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Jim Lewis,
January 15, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
Boss's office should be an example of leanness
Jim Lewis discusses why bosses need to set an example in lean manufacturing.
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Jim Lewis,
January 12, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
Applying lean thinking to administration
Jim Lewis describes how to apply lean thinking to archiving in the office.
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Jim Lewis,
January 10, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
How to make proper use of kaizen in lean manufacturing
Jim Lewis discusses how transitioning to lean manufacturing is a continuous process.
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Jim Lewis,
January 9, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
Applying extreme 5S to your marketing plan
Lean thinking can improve marketing as much as manufacturing.
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Jim Lewis,
January 8, 2013 | 6:00 pm CST
How to begin lean manufacturing
Jim Lewis advises woodshop owners on how to begin a lean business plan.
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Jim Lewis,
January 3, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
How do I implement a lean business model?
Jim Lewis discusses the lack of how-to guides for lean manufacturing.
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Jim Lewis,
January 3, 2013 | 9:00 am CST