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A sluggish economy has affected businesses not only in the United States, but in many other countries as well. Coupled with last year's recall issues, Toyota has faced many challenges in keeping its plants running efficiently. Wil James is president of Toyota's Kentucky plant, one of the largest in the world, and one of the most recognized plants by J.D. Power & Associates....More

A3 thinking has become popular within the lean community, but not necessarily for all the right reasons. A3 Reports are simply a waste-free way for report writing and communication, but the basic building blocks of the A3 report provide a nice template for good thinking. In this session, Jamie Flinchbaugh provides a basic primer on A3, outlining its use as a method to structure, capture, communicate and coach. He discusses each of its components in greater depth, beginning with how to develop the problem statement and continuing through to verification and action....More