One of our most fantastic stories is about our partnership with Trinity Rescue Mission (TRM), and increasing participation in their Lifeline program. After careful study of the program
Toyota Motors Company is using its vast knowledge of production management systems and process improvements to help Japanese farmers handle their heavy workloads. Toyota will teach its “kaizen”
While it’s clear nonprofits and startups are alike in overall concept, the similarities also carry over into daily operations. As such, philosophies that work well for startups can
Skills of Central Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that provides vocational, rehabilitative, and social opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Skills Industrial Centers workforce primarily staffs for manufacturing
When approached to take the position of repairing sewing machines in the IPI-Mitchellville Textiles Shop, I jumped at the opportunity. I love to work with my hands and
In this podcast, Cholpon Rosengren, Director of Family Support at United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, is interviewed about her Lean Innovation boot camp results. In this
Lean Six Sigma consultant Brion Hurley is interviewed by Luke Andersen from the radio show, Northwest Business. He discusses applying improvement concepts beyond saving money or growing a business. He
Value-stream mapping is a critical step of any lean transformation. If it happens to be in the public sector, though, there are some significant hurdles to overcome. One
