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Has anyone applied lean to government institutions … ever?

Has anyone applied lean to government institutions … ever?

By Beau Groover • on January 14, 2009

I recently had cause to visit a state government office to conduct some business. So, prior to my visit, I decided to do some legwork beforehand to see what I was in for, and to ensure that I was prepared for the visit. The Web site was simple enough and I had no problems discovering what I was looking

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Lean lessons for the recession

Lean lessons for the recession

By David Townsend • on December 22, 2008

Transforming a manufacturing business into a lean enterprise during boom times is a fun and exciting experience. Lean generates growth, new customers, market penetration … all good things. In today’s world, one might ask, “How do I use lean now?” The answer is much the same as in

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