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Lean Advisors offers full service Lean Improvement, Continuous Improvement Consulting and Training services. We have been helping companies make sustainable performance improvements for decades. Our consultants are experienced hands-on Senior Lean experts/practitioners with extensive experience assessing and applying Lean in diverse business sectors: Lean Healthcare, Lean Finance, Lean Education, Lean Government Services, Lean Aerospace, and Lean Manufacturing, also in Food, Pharma and IT/Software.
“Lean” is a philosophy of continuous improvement. A lean organization focuses on increasing customer value, the elimination of wastes, and optimizing process operations. The key components of lean can be adapted and applied to all types of businesses and processes.
Lean Advisors provides Lean training and consulting services for organizations starting their improvement process, as well as companies that are experienced but need help to achieve a higher level of success.
Lean Transformation - 8 Days in 6 Weeks
This Healthcare organization, which recently went through a merger, completed a successful transformation using 8 days in 6 weeks. They dramatically improved their quality, cost, service and standardized the process. This transformation event has resulted in bringing the two cultures together, and staff are now supporting a common direction and strategy for moving forward.
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Complete Remote/Virtual Training and Consulting
Plus Remote Workshops/Events Calendar
Lean Advisors now has all your Lean training and coaching options covered!
We have completed our transformation of all our on-site Lean training/consulting programs and now offer effective remote/virtual training/consulting through our Zoom or WebEx services (or through the client's preferred tool) plus Remote/Virtual Workshops. In addition, the client can enhance the above training and consulting by enrolling their staff in our interactive Online Lean Certification programs which has been utilized successfully by hundreds of our clients to increase the critical learning throughout their organizations.
Click links above for more details and contact us at [email protected] or 1.800.583.0853.
Prepare for Post Virus New World
These are very difficult times for organizations and their families. Many businesses will be negatively impacted by this Covid-19 virus and will struggle to survive. And if they survive this crisis, then they will be challenged with a whole ‘new’ world of higher customer expectations.
So, let’s be proactive and not reactive! Let’s take this time when staff are working from home to gain the critical knowledge they will need to be prepared, and support your efforts when the crisis is over.
Lean Advisors has a full interactive Online Yellow Belt Lean Program already used effectively by hundreds of companies, big and small, both manufacturing and service type, around North America. The learning/knowledge from these Online programs has trained staff on how to adapt and apply Lean to become more flexible, and be able to make them more competitive and successful.
This virus will be beat! It will change the world but you can be ready for the post viral economic demands and expectations of your customers.
Please stay safe!
News & Events
Pharmacies Prevent Over 700 Near Misses in One Month - 'No Harm Occurred'
In April 2023, Safe Medication Practices (ISMPC) reported that community pharmacies managed to prevent over 700 near misses — incidents that could have potentially harmed patients but were caught before causing any damage. It is important to acknowledge that these 700+ incidents are limited to the ‘reported’ cases in a sample month, meaning the actual number may be different and possibly higher. read more …
Value Stream Mapping Vs Process Mapping
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a powerful tool that can help businesses and organizations transform their operations and become more competitive. By mapping out the flow of value from the customer's perspective, VSM can help identify areas of waste and inefficiency, and provide a roadmap for improvement. read more …
Is Labour Shortage Really an Issue?
Labour shortages often impact the production capacity of both manufacturing and service sectors. Articles indicate that there are no immediate solutions to these shortages, a sentiment we concur with; labour issues can't be resolved instantly. However, an actionable and relatively speedy method exists for mitigating these challenges. read more …
Productivity: A Matter of Approach – Hard Way or Easy Way?
The debate on productivity enhancement is constant throughout companies/organizations as well as entire countries. It's a critical ingredient for competitive advantage and expansion, yet there's variance in what constitutes productivity and its measurement. read more …
Lean and Six Sigma - Different?
A recurring theme in the hundreds of companies/organizations we have worked with is that they are very often unsure of how to differentiate between Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma. Its imperative to understand the differences to integrate them effectively. read more …
North American Troubles - China is to Blame - Really?
A national newspaper recently reported on how some countries are losing their competitive edge and quality of life due to a shift from value-added production to non-productive activities that expand bureaucracy. The article points out Canada as a case in point, but notes similar trends in other nations. read more …
Leveraging Technology to Enhance Business Performance - Strategies
It’s crucial to identify specific business needs and the right areas for implementation, including software enhancements or selecting specialized equipment. read more …
Behaviour Tied to Rewards
Communicating and driving consistent goals across a company is important. It is what should be done, except if the selected performance goals drive the wrong behaviours or replace emphasis on other important mandates of the job. Read More »
Small Businesses - Change/Improvements Made Easy
To stay competitive, small businesses need to embrace improvement, much like their larger counterparts. Yet, navigating change poses a significant challenge. With limited resources at their disposal, small businesses find investing in change particularly straining. Read More »
Streamlined Problem-Solving with the Fishbone Diagram
Utilizing a simple methodology like the Fishbone methodology can elevate your organization's quality, efficiency, and customer service to greater heights. Read More »
Lean Advisors and Healthcare Impact - Mayo Clinic
Lean and Healthcare – Powerful Combination - It WORKS - It is a remedy for healthcare organizations still struggling to do more with what they have and do it better, faster and less cost. Watch Video »
