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Lean 911

Mark DeLuzio
Kaizen
Toyota Production System
Lean Transformation
Lean Manufacturing
Danaher
Mixed Model Production
Danaher Business System
General Electric
Lean Management
Chairs
7 Flows
Lean Principles
Lean Culture
Shingijutsu
Theory Of Constraints
Chihiro Nakao
Employee Engagement
Moonshine
Production Preparation Process
Problem Solving

The Lean 911 Podcast is where you'll have a voice directly from the gemba. Host, Mark DeLuzio, President and CEO of Lean Horizons Consulting and the principal architect of the Danaher Business System, relies on his three decades of lean successes as well as his failures to answer your most challenging questions regarding your lean transformation.

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Mark DeLuzio, the Father of Lean Accounting, tells his experience and observations on how traditional cost accounting will derail a Lean Transformation.

In many organizations, Lean transformations don't fail on the shop floor—they fail in the financ... more

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In this episode, you'll be able to take away why many "logical" workplace measures and incentives can drive behavior that conflicts with Lean principles, and why comparing work decisions to everyday home-life decisions can make Lean concepts easier t... more

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A shop floor comment stops everyone in their tracks: the work finally matches what the customer actually needs. That is the spark behind Accidentally Aligned, and it opens a bigger issue most leaders dodge: alignment does not come from posters, audit... more

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Most Lean efforts do not stall because people hate improvement. They stall because the system was never built to support it.

This episode gives you a fast, practical lens for evaluating whether your organization is built to sustain improvement. You ... more

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Recent Guests

Jon Boucher
Expert in Lean methodologies and a protégé of Jihiro Nakau.
Lean Horizons Consulting
Episode: Problem Solving VIII – Defining the Span of Control to Enable Problem Solving
Jerry Wright
Author of "The Insanity Trap" and consultant specializing in lean manufacturing
Lean Wrights
Episode: Jerry Wright – Book Review: “The Insanity Trap – What Your MRP Consultant Won’t Tell You”
Griselda Abousleman
Lean Master and entrepreneur
Lean Business Excellence
Episode: Griselda Abousleman – The Power of Optimism
Nathan Corliss
Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement with a background in operational roles and quality management.
Grunt Company
Episode: Respect for People with Nathan Corliss
Cliff Ransom
Founder of Ransom Research Incorporated and equity research analyst
Ransom Research Incorporated
Episode: The Way of Lean Investing with Cliff Ransom
Art Byrne
Senior executive at Danaher and former CEO of Wiremold
Danaher, Wiremold
Episode: How to Create a Lean Culture – With Art Byrne
Kevin Mathis
Managing Director at Lean Horizons Consulting
Episode: Why You Need a Lean Sensei
Hida Oba
Senior consultant with H&M Consulting and son of Hajime Oba, a renowned figure in Lean Management
H&M Operations Management
Episode: Hide Oba – Lean TPS Basics and lessons from his Father, Hajime Oba
Hide Oba
Senior consultant with H&M Operations Management Consulting Company
H&M Operations Management Consulting
Episode: Hajime Oba – His life and His Journey – Radiating The Toyota Production System Throughout the Globe

Host

Mark DeLuzio
Host of Lean 911 Podcast; President and CEO of Lean Horizons Consulting; experienced Lean practitioner and architect of the Danaher Business System.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Wonderful format

    Love how these episodes are in more digestible bites and looking forward to seeing this library grow! These topics are not discussed elsewhere. Great job and creative choice for a name!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colleen Soppelsa
    United Statesa year ago
  • Well done!

    Nice short format to digest and think through. Mark breaks down the topics with simplicity and focused on the principles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bugdaddybeef
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful format

    Love how these episodes are in more digestible bites and looking forward to seeing this library grow! Great job and creative choice for a name!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colleen Soppelsa
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the concise, principles-focused breakdowns and the host's clear, experience-driven guidance.
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Hajime Oba – His life and His Journey – Radiating The Toyota Production System Throughout the Globe
Q: Did he make you do Kaizen at home too?
No, he did not enforce Kaizen at home; rather, he focused on applying it in the workplace.
Hajime Oba – His life and His Journey – Radiating The Toyota Production System Throughout the Globe
Q: What kind of mentor was your father?
He was tough but focused on learning through doing, expecting me to improve my skills on the shop floor.
Destructive Lean “Leadership”
Q: How is it that they get to keep their jobs when everybody else is asked to leave?
Often, leaders are not held accountable for their role in failed processes and poor performance while others face layoffs.
Destructive Lean “Leadership”
Q: Why is it that so many continuous improvement people are being let go in these reduction in force movements?
This happens due to a misunderstanding of their value, as leadership fails to recognize the importance of continuous improvement roles during layoffs.
Destructive Lean “Leadership”
Q: Do leaders foster an environment where employees can voice their opinions, especially when they're different than those of leadership?
In many cases, leaders do not create a safe space for differing opinions, leading to a culture of silence.

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What is Lean 911 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical lean transformation and leadership, with a focus on creating durable, people-first improvements in manufacturing and operations. Episodes repeatedly explore how to design and sustain continuous improvement, the pitfalls of treating lean as a temporary program, the importance of problem-solving culture, and how to align lean work with organizational goals. A recurring thread is the emphasis on real-world shop-floor realities, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership behaviors that enable sustainable change, from understanding the Toyota Production System to refining Kanban, compensation, and governance structures. The format tends to deliver actionable insights, case-style stories, and clear guardrails fo... more

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2. Jerry Wright
3. Griselda Abousleman
4. Nathan Corliss
5. Cliff Ransom
6. Art Byrne
7. Kevin Mathis
8. Hida Oba

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