PASADENA --  Lean guru, Brad Cairns, recently visited Xylem Design in Fort Collins, Colorado to explore the company's commitment to lean and came back with a glowing review.  Xylem manufactures pedestals, easels, and tradeshow and event furniture.  "The creativity and ingenuity were impressive but the best thing about Xylem is the complete commitment to lean from every employee in the organization," said Cairns. When analyzing the Xylem Design lean process, Cairns declares, "This could be your shop."