Jim Lewis describes how a millwork made their door manufacturing leaner.

Jim Lewis checks in on Hodges Millwork's transition to a lean business model.

Jim Lewis talks about the importance of leanness in your personal office.

Jim Lewis gives examples of companies that have been changed by lean thinking.

Jim Lewis reviews a book on lean management.

Jim Lewis explains why an autocratic management style can't lead to successful lean implementation.

Jim Lewis explains why an improper approach to management often tanks transitions to lean manufacturing.

Jim Lewis describes two cases in which companies failed to implement lean management.

The discount deadline has been extended for Wood Industry Week: Improving Operations to Remain Competitive. The comprehensive three-day program on improving the competitiveness of woodworking operations — and keeping them profitable — is sponsored by the Wood Education Resource Center, USDA Forest Service, Virginia Tech and Woodworking Network.