TweetThe principles of Lean – respect for people, eliminating waste, and fact-based management – make perfect sense in the manufacturing sector. But what does Lean have to do with the rest of us who can’t tell a hammer head from a hammerhead? A lot, actually. For instance, imagine you’re starting a company, or just hoping [...]
TweetAn ecometric roundup for everyone’s favorite smoke spewing Icelandic volcano. First off, a map from the New York Times showing the airport closures and ash coverage: You’ll notice that the Icelandic airport remains ironically open. I’d be remiss if I did not at least briefly cover the climate impacts of the current eruption. Traditionally, volcanic [...]
TweetStop and think: how many Walmarts are within 30 minutes of your house? Two? Three? More? How about Sam’s Club? Whether you love, hate, or simply tolerate America’s favorite department store, you’ll find the following video fascinating. It’s an animated time-series showing Walmart’s evolution since it was founded in 1962. This graphic has made the [...]
