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LEAN CATALYST This month's featured guest on "The Lean Catalyst" is: Marek May, CEO - CSAT Solutions. Marek joined CSAT Solutions in June 2021. He is a proven transformation leader with over 26 years of Operations experience in automotive, heavy industrial, and HVAC experience. Marek comes to CSAT Solutions from JB Poindexter and Company as Senior VP Operations and prior to that, he served as the Senior VP Operations for Oshkosh Corporation. Marek holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from New Mexico State University and a Masters of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. Register to watch Lean Catalyst here: https://lnkd.in/gMMKZ8ka ‼️ Can’t see this Lean Catalyst live? No worries! By registering for the Lean Catalyst, you will receive a recording one day after the event to watch whenever it’s convenient for you. DATE: November 12, 2024 | TIME: 10:00am CST #leancatalyst #leanfocus #leanmanufacturing #leantransformation #transformingbusinesses #businesstransformation #leaninterview

🚨 New Article Alert🚨 Absorption accounting rewards overproduction and hides the real costs of excess inventory. It looks good on paper but drains your cash, inflates operational complexity, and masks inefficiencies. In my latest article, I break down the hidden costs your business is paying for this outdated practice and how it’s stalling your long-term growth.

LEAN PUBLIC SPEAKING SERVICES: 💪 When running a Lean organization, it’s IMPERATIVE that you employ the company with individuals motivated to apply Lean principles, and the knowledge to do so. If not, cultural transformation and education are necessary or the company will suffer the consequences of lost profit potential. But fear not, our Lean Public Speaking Service is designed to educate you and your staff while catalyzing your team’s motivation. 👉 BOOK NOW: info@leanfocus.com.

Regardless of how well your acquired companies are performing, there is always room for increased value creation. Our dedicated Private Equity experts specialize in maximizing value by applying Lean principles across all levers of value creation: growth, margin expansion, and working capital. Using the Lean Focus Business System™, we deliver exceptional ROI through hands-on leadership and proven Lean principles. What's the biggest challenge you've faced in maximizing value post-acquisition? Let us know in the comments 👇 GET IN TOUCH 👉 https://bit.ly/3UACZF8 #LeanFocus #mergersacquisitions #businesssystems #LeanPrinciples #ValueCreation #PrivateEquity

Our Talent Solutions team has transformed 40-minute job applications into 30-second chats. A quick direct messaging to Lauren Ransom-Lam at Lean Focus, you could have MULTIPLE opportunities at Lean-operating companies to be challenged at a greater level! 👉 DIRECT MESSAGE Lauren Ransom-Lam at Lean Focus! What's the longest you've ever spent on a job application? Let us know in the comments. #CareerJourney #JobSearch #LeanOperations #TalentSolutions #CareerGrowth #JobHunt #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeanPrinciples

We are proud to announce the addition of Edward Smithwick as Vice President, Growth Practice Area.    Edward is a global, commercial leader experienced in sustaining profitable growth through leadership of corporate strategy, commercial planning and execution, product management, new product innovation, organization structure, and talent development.     For almost 30 years, Edward has held leadership roles in public and private companies, including Danaher, Fortive, Veralto, GlaxoSmithKline, and Waterpik Technologies. He earned his BBA and MBA from Emory University.    CONTACT US: info@leanfocus.com    👇 Please congratulate Edward in the comments!    #leanmanufacturing #leantransformation #leanleadership #leanthinking #lean #consulting #leanmanagement #leanconsulting #leanfocus #businesstransformation #businessconsulting #lean

With the Kaizen360 app from Lean Focus ToolSuite™, you’ll have 360-degree visibility of all your Kaizen activities. https://bit.ly/4dHWByz Kaizen360 makes it quick and easy to visualize all of your initiatives with centralized insights into each and every Kaizen across your entire organization. This app makes the journey from planning, through execution, and into post-Kaizen analysis, both effective and efficient. Are you currently losing track of Kaizen statuses due to poor visibility…and then suffering the consequences? Kaizen360 is the solution! Progress tracking, centralized control, and actionable insights will help you stay up-to-date or quickly get you up-to-speed. You’ll see how each activity is tracking against set metrics and goals. You’ll understand who is leading each initiative, see the objectives, and have knowledge of the methodologies being employed. And when tools are deployed, you know exactly where to find the tools, who is using them, and how effective they have been. Learn more about the Kaizen360 app today! https://bit.ly/4dHWByz #Kaizen #KaizenProcess #ProductivityApp #ProductivitySoftware #ContinuousImprovement #TechTools #LeanFocus #LeanPrinciples #LeanTools

Surprise! Lean principles aren’t just for factories. Use them to grow your business, regardless of the industry. 🏭 Lean Focus Growth experts have the tools and expertise to help simplify processes, cut waste, and a lot more so you can grow at a faster rate than the market you serve. 🚀 START GROWING 👉 https://bit.ly/4b9Kslx Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇 #LeanFocus #LeanPrinciples #LeanManagement #BusinessGrowth #TopLineGrowth #Efficiency #ContinuousImprovement

Counting down to our annual Lean Focus Company Meeting this December! 🎉 This year, we’re gathering in the vibrant heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the historic La Fonda on the Plaza. 🏨 Fun fact: La Fonda has been welcoming guests since 1607, making it one of the oldest continuously operating hotels in the U.S., with centuries of rich history and authentic Southwestern character. 🌵 I’m excited to bring together our incredible team and their significant others as we reflect on a record-setting year and look ahead to 2025. 🚀 Our VISION is to ignite a movement that transforms how organizations operate—where every client we touch doesn’t just lead, they redefine what’s possible through the power of lean principles. By equipping leaders with the right tools and systems, we empower them to set the global standard for lean transformation. December can’t come fast enough! See you soon in Santa Fe!