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Join date: Jul 11, 2023
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Lean Expert, Lean Author and Co-founder at Sempai.
Russell designed and ran multi-site lean programmes for companies such as the Toyota Group. He created the JCB Production System and established Lean Academies for two £bn global manufacturing businesses and is the author of Adventures in Leanland.
He is a speaker, a manufacturing awards judge and he likes a craft beer or two. If he could judge craft brewers' lean processes while tasting the beers, he'd be a happy man.
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Apr 25, 2025 ∙ 6 min
Understanding Lead Time, Cycle Time, and Takt Time in Manufacturing
When it comes to manufacturing, understanding Lead Time, Cycle Time, and Takt time is critical. While these terms can be confusing at first, they’re essential tools for improving operations, meeting customer demand, and reducing waste. Let’s break them down, making it crystal clear how each works and why they matter.
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Feb 3, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Finding Kaizen Inspiration: Improving Everyday Processes
Kaizen & lean skill can be developed outside of work by observing what's around you in places like cafes, sporting events & your own home.
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Feb 3, 2025 ∙ 3 min
2 Lean Skills Your Team Leaders Should Have: Change Points and the 80/20 Rule
80/20 rule in manufacturing – A lean skill for Team Leaders
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