Category: Designing the Value Stream

  • Pathways to reduce emissions

    Pathways to reduce emissions

    Our planet matters. Elon Musk’s plans aside, it’s the only one we have. Right now, our failure to take climate change sufficiently seriously is compromising the ability of the world’s population to live well and to prosper in the years to come. As lean practitioners we have the ability to impact our planet for good. With…

  • Coach’s Corner: Designing the Entire Value Stream From Concept to Product End Life

    Coach’s Corner: Designing the Entire Value Stream From Concept to Product End Life

    When people think about the environmental impact of the products they use, most think about the implications of their use and their disposal at the end of life. As design improvements continue to reduce emissions during the use phase, the importance of reducing the emissions during production becomes more evident. One-third of emissions come from making products. Designing your value stream to have a lower environmental impact in production could reduce your costs, lower your carbon footprint, and influence future…