Welcome to the Lean Business System, a community dedicated to helping you to learn, share and grow. Built upon the success of our LinkedIn groups, Lean Business System is a new community based on a holistic, sustainable and contingent approach to Lean. It draws on the expertise of a hand-picked global group of thought leaders from academia and industry. We provide a range of resources - many are free to access. Our glossary of terms can help if you need to untangle some of the Lean terminology! We also have a developing, global network of referral partners from whom you can seek practical support. You can work through a personal or a business-oriented Learning Journey, or seek Lean-related advice from Professor Peter Hines and Professor Keivan Zokaei at our 'Doctors' Surgery'. Watch our short video to find out more about ways you can learn, share and grow with Lean Business System.
Training & Events - Find out more in our Learning Centre Read more 30 May Staying Lean: Thriving Not Just Surviving Lean Guru, Professor Peter Hines – "Staying Lean: Thriving not just Surviving" (1 day course)at Coventry University 27 Jun Lean Leadership, how to create a Lean Business System - UK Does your business view Lean as a range of tools and techniques? These are important, as they provide immediate, tangible benefits - but how do you ensure that these results are built upon and sustained, and that the workforce remains engaged? This course, presented by thought leader Professor Peter Hines, will help you to take Lean beyond tools and techniques, and enable managers at all levels to take ownership of continuous improvement activities. 18 Oct Lean Business System Annual Conference 2012 - Hilton Metropole, Birmingham, UK We bring together our Community of Business Leaders to share fresh ideas, network with peers and help expand your learning to improve, leverage and sustain your Lean journey. Through a blend of presentations and interactive sessions hosted by both industry and academic experts, you will leave empowered and enthused to create your Lean Business System for Growth.
Our LinkedIn Groups - Participate in our community and discussions Find out more 10 Feb Where do you start, structure/ capability discussions ... Where do you start, structure/ capability discussions (organisation, are you capable), simplification (optimize in-output of own organisation) or internal, see what you can arrange locally.. 06 Feb Any thoughts on how to set equally difficult targets for different machines .... Any thoughts on how to set equally difficult targets for different machines to be able to celebrate production records to motivate machine operators? 02 Dec My research with Toyota (Japan) showed that as much of 80% of an organisation's competitive advantage can be gained in the supply chain... My research with Toyota (Japan) showed that as much of 80% of an organisation's competitive advantage can be gained in the supply chain...what are your experiences of lean in the extended enterprise?