
Paul Akers: (EP 90) Lean is not about speed, it's about quality. Speed is the byproduct of pursuing quality.
In this episode, Paul Akers, Founder, and President of FastCap, which began in Paul's garage in 1997, author of five books, speaker, Lean maniac, two-time ironman, and instrument-rated pilot, discusse...
23 Mar 202252min

Param Tripathi: (EP 89) Doing lean versus trying to be lean as part of who you are as an organization
In this episode, Param Tripathi, a learner of lean with 7 years of exposure to continuous improvement in healthcare, regulatory, and foodservice fields talks about things he learned in his process thr...
16 Mar 202231min

Mitch Cahn: (EP 88) If adding value to customers is not your goal, you will be wasting your time.
In this episode, Mitch Cahn, president of Unionwear, a manufacturer of hats, bags, and apparel discusses the process of introducing lean in their plant and how Lean methodologies have aided them on th...
9 Mar 202247min

Danny Bradford: (EP 87) What is the significance of system integration?
In this episode, Danny Bradford, a lean, systems integration, and continuous improvement specialist with 30 years of experience discuss three degrees of integration and the benefits of integration. We...
2 Mar 202244min

Christoph Roser: (EP 86) Solutions versus Scapegoat
In this episode, Christoph Roser, a lean expert and lean manufacturing specialist with 5 years of experience working for Toyota, discusses his learning and experience in the Japanese automaker industr...
23 Feb 202252min

Bob Emiliani: (EP 85) Why do most leaders resist, reject, and ignore progressive management, and why do they remain committed to classical management?
In this episode, Professor Bob Emiliani, engineer, researcher, executive coach and, author or co-author of 22 books talks about his lean journey and change in management over the last 40 years. He exp...
16 Feb 202247min

Aaron Davidson: (EP 84) Lean in Hospitality
In this episode, Aaron Davidson, a business process improvement professional with expertise in analyzing, developing, and implementing organizational process enhancements to deliver world-class guest ...
9 Feb 202242min

Paul DeChant: (EP 83) Lean is the perfect antidote to burnout.
In this episode, Paul DeChant, an experienced physician executive with more than 25 years of clinical and management experience in all aspects of medical group leadership, including quality improvemen...
2 Feb 202255min





















