Lean government. The very idea sounds implausible. Even to the seasoned Lean practitioner, the idea of a Lean government sounds far fetched. Governments are traditionally seen as the
The 5th Annual IISE Sustainable Development Division volunteer event took place at the Greater Pittsburgh (PA) Community Food Bank on May 20, 2017. Read about last year’s volunteer
Heath Tecna brought in Impact Washington for a large Lean Training and implementation program funded partially through the Job Skills program. The Lean enterprise project encompassed all areas
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
