Free Lean Resources

The following links will take you to value-adding resources related to the understanding and implementation of Lean Manufacturing.  This website is provided as a courtesy to the Lean Manufacturing community, and those seeking help with Lean.

(We invite all who wish to post links to their free Lean Manufacturing resources to send an email with a link and resource description to jb@tpslean.com )

Lean Blog - A current blog about Lean Manufacturing updated by Lean professionals in various industries.

Lean Steel - By The Hands-On Group, articles related to implementing Lean in metals industries.

Lean Healthcare - By Lean Advisors, Specialist in implementing Lean in Healthcare settings.

How to Implement Lean Manufacturing - By Aster Training

The Tools of Lean Manufacturing - SMED, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Standardized Work, Value Stream Mapping, Error & Mistake Proofing, Self-Directed Work Teams, Level-Loaded Production, Theory of Constraints, Replenishment Systems, etc...

Lean/Supply Chain Newsletters - By WCC (World Competition Consultants)

Taubman Enterprise Consulting - Linking People And Technology To Results.

IDCON - Lean Manufacturing Through good equipment Reliability

Lean Enterprise Institute - James Womack and the LEI, a leading source on lean.

Formula for Success in New Product Development - white paper on the benefits of Lean Manufacturing in New Product Development by Dr. Robert G. Cooper

Maintaining the spirit of innovation - The Manufacturer Magazine - An article about the importance of involving the whole workforce in lean implementations

Forklift Free Plants... - Considerations for Success - by John Neumann, Larry Tyler, Mike Urban

http://wcm.nu - Free online calculators and assessments for Lean Manufacturing

Business Basics, LLC - Competitive knowledge for personal and company success.

TPS - Lean Manufacturing Glossary (+PLUS+) - Lean Manufacturing Glossary Defining Many Lean Terms Including Practical Notes & Examples.

Timeline of Manufacturing Excellence - Timeline and articles on the history of Lean

Lean UK - Numerous articles, particularly on healthcare.

Lean manufacturing articles, blogs and web resources

Lean manufacturing resources

Lean manufacturing glossary and definitions

Link to Description of Transactional-focused Lean Manufacturing from the University of Michigan

Mere Mortal Managers - By ThroughPut Solutions - A series of three articles designed to help managers implement Lean Manufacturing.

The Institute of Operations Management - Operations Leadership Training Courses, Knowledge Sharing Events, Articles & Resources

Productivity Press - A comprehensive catalog of books and learning tools on lean and related topics.

Lean Insider – A blog of news, research and trends on all things lean.

Socialresearch Evaluation of the Lean Approach to Business Management and its Use in the Public Sector: Research Findings No.20/2006 – By Zoe Radnor, Paul Walley and Andrew Stephens of Warwick Business School and Giovanni Bucci of AtoZ Consulting on behalf of the Scottish Executive Performance and Innovation Unit and the Scottish Executive Office of the Chief Researcher.

Implementing Organizational Change - Lean Manufacturing Case Studies

Lean / Six Sigma Transformation Planner - for Michigan Based Companies

Lean 5S Readiness Health Check - Using the Lean 5S Readiness Health Check, determine what actions need to be taken to ensure the most effective transition possible given the emotional, physical, and mental state of your current team.

A collection of Lean viewpoints at the Art of Lean site