When it comes to business planning, companies often think that they are pigeonholed into one of two options: either follow the traditional route and create a static, one-time business plan that ...

Colin Parris is CTO & SVP of GE Digital, a global leader in digital technology and empowering digital transformation efforts at scale. As you refine your business strategy for 2021, you may be asking ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I have a problem with what’s called the “lean startup.” I like to think I use it as much as I can, and even that I was using that method ...

Startups operate in a fast-paced environment where resources are scarce, time is of the essence, and the margin for error is ...

Because lean manufacturing reduces waste and increases the efficiency of your production line, it has an impact on other parts of the business. Converting to the new system requires adjustments within ...

Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principals are used to improve processes and create efficiencies in the overall manufacturing process. Lean manufacturing is used to minimize waste, while saving costs ...

Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Lean is good. Fat is bad. Right? Maybe not. Ask the polar bear if he doesn’t store fat, how would he survive the winter? This furry ...

The notion of Lean Six Sigma and innovation being used in the same process, or even the same sentence, is considered by many to be an oxymoron. How is it that a process-focused methodology like Lean ...

Lean is a business philosophy applicable to any kind of work process at any kind of business. The premise: driving out waste in all of its forms will lead to better value for the customer. It means ...

While Lean principles have been known and applied in a variety of manufacturing processes, the applications in product development have been slower to come. Several companies have also applied Lean to ...