The Lean Startup concept, developed by Eric Reis roughly two years ago, has been embraced by the startup community. And though I think it’s the best and most consistent framework available for ...

Startups like Dropbox, Airbnb, and Buffer scaled by launching simple Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), testing market demand, and iterating based on customer feedback, minimizing upfront risk. Companies ...

Finding focused applications for lean principles, rather than enterprise-wide initiatives, can help get your lean program off to a successful start. Implement P-cards to manage routinely purchased ...

A new study from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that applying Lean methodology to surgical residency programs reduces work hours and improves program efficiency. The ...

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"We aim to create solutions that have long-term staying power by addressing problems holistically, and this study demonstrates that approach's success." The study highlights the potential of Lean ...

A Defense Department-sponsored lean startup initiative is examining new ways of developing technologies and deploying them faster in response to realities of ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. One of the ways generative ...

Most shops these days need some form of automation. It’s not just about the lack of skilled labor. For the sake of pure competitiveness, shops need to find ways to reap the best utilization of their ...

Lean and Six Sigma aren’t the answer to improving your hospital. Being like Toyota is, but that doesn’t mean the answer is gemba walks and value stream maps. Don’t let the consultants fool you. The ...