Lean Analytics Association - LAA

02/07/2025

We are ready to Hack! More news coming soon!

30/05/2025

🚨 ¡SAVE THE DATE!
El Encuentro de Organizaciones Esbeltas regresa este 14, 15 y 16 de octubre en Cintermex, Monterrey.

Tres días de inspiración, casos de éxito, workshops y visitas a empresas líderes. Este año con dos tracks especializados:

🟢 PYMES: Digitalización, cultura de excelencia organizacional e incorporación a cadenas de valor.
🔵 Grandes Empresas: transformación digital y su impacto en la industria, futuro de la manufactura y cadenas de valor y gestión del cambio en entornos dinámicos.

📌 Pronto más detalles. Por ahora… ¡aparta la fecha!

17/05/2025

Visiting the Lean Diamonds Awards 2nd place winner Gonher Enerya! Excellent and inspiring case of Lean for Sustainability! Getting ready for the Lean Diamonds Hackathon… coming soon!!

16/05/2025

11/03/2025

⁉️How to use AI for collaborative problem solving during visual management and Gemba Walk lean routines?
💎Very productive meeting today with the iObeya team in Paris 🇫🇷!
🔜 Get ready for the incoming news!

19/02/2025

🚀Join us today February 19th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Central European time for our last masterclass of the Lean Diamonds 2024 edition!

💎 In this Lean Diamonds masterclass participants will:
📍Learn the DARE2Transform framework to develop a transformation vision and roadmap.
📍Understand the steps and relevance of the change management process from a human-centric perspective.
📍Get to know how to develop a Skills Matrix and its impact for the organisation
📍Get inspired by the transformation journeys from the Lean Diamonds, as the Lean Diamond winner of the Lean Innovation category Mattei Group in Italy

📣 Don´t miss it! Enroll for free at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4517399751518/WN_GM55kI1FTr-AkjRX2gi6kA
To know more about the Lean Diamonds Masterclasses, please visit:
https://leandiamondsawards.com/masterclasses/

19/02/2025

📣On behalf of the Lean Diamonds Awards team, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the 13 finalists of the Lean Diamonds Awards 2024 edition! It has been an incredible enriching experience to collaborate with all of you during the past months to discover together your lean transformations. Thank you for the hard work and incredible enthusiasm to share and learn together! You are all now part of the Lean Diamonds Awards 🌎global community, which after this 2024 edition has grown to 35 organisations worldwide.

💡During the Awards Ceremony, we have celebrated and acknowledged your perseverance, leadership and commitment to engage your teams to adopt lean practices energising them towards continuous improvement and innovation, establishing never-ending learning cycles.

🙏🏼We are extremely grateful to the 38 international experts who supported the 2024 edition as jury members, without your, experience, support and valuable feedback it would have not been possible to identify the winners!

🚀It is important to point out that this has been an extremely tight competition. The jury members have assessed the 13 finalists under 5 criteria: impact, employee engagement, application of lean tools and methodologies, novelty and effective problem solving. Additionally, we have also asked the audience to evaluate the final presentations of the 13 finalists. Thank you all for your active participation!

🏆We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Lean Diamonds Awards 2024 competition:

💎Best presentation: Exide – Lean Digital category - batteries – India Ravi Kumar, Sabyasachi Deb, Om Prakash Modi

3️⃣Third place 🏆: First Ukrainian International Bank FUIB – lean category – financial services - Ukraine Iryna Yevtushenko, Yuliia Nikolaieva

2️⃣Second place 🏆: Grupo GONHER Enerya – lean for sustainability category – batteries – Mexico Bertino Hernández Cancino, Oscar Serna

1️⃣First place 🏆: the LEGO Group Operaciones de México – lean category – toys – Mexico Israel Moran, Yaneth Reyes Mendoza

🌎Additionally, we want to highlight a very important trend, the evolution of lean. In this edition, we have also assessed the progress made by the 13 finalists evolving quickly into the next wave to adopt innovation, digital transformation and sustainability.

We are launching the 🌟 STAR 🌟 Recognition to acknowledge the important efforts of organisations upskilling their teams and investing on adopting innovation practices, digital technologies and committing to solve sustainability challenges. It is a pleasure to announce the three STAR organisations of 2024: Electrolux Group Manaus, Grupo Gonher Enerya and Lego Operaciones de México.

Congratulations to all the 13 finalists and the winners of the 2024 edition!

But this is not all, we will soon come back with more news about the Global Lean Diamonds Hackathon! Stay tuned!!

18/02/2025

🏆We are ready!! The Lean Diamonds Awards will take place today February 18th from 13.30 to 19.00 Central European time! Join us and get inspired from 13 lean transformations. Good luck to all the finalists!

📣You are all welcome to join us! Register for free at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2217398609277/WN_6uSSKZ9dQkyS7oNMSOKimQ

💎The agenda is:

13.30 Welcome

13.45 Lean Category Finalists: CATHAY, BESIX, FUIB

14:30 Lean Innovation Category Finalists: STEELCASE, IDEATECH

15:00 Lean Digital Category Finalists: EXIDE, VIESSMANN

15:30 Coffee Break

16:00 THE RELEVANCE OF DATA ANALYTICS FOR LEAN PROCESSES

16:30 Lean Category Finalists: MIRAN, ELECTROLUX, YAZAKI

17:15 Lean Sustainability and Lean Category Finalists: GOHNER-ENERYA, LAMOSA, LEGO

18:00 Computing the votes for the best presentation

18:15 LEAN DIAMONDS AWARDS 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT

18:30 Aperitivo: Drinks and Snacks

19:00 CLOSURE

16/02/2025

🏆 We are excited to announce the thirteenth finalist of the Lean Diamonds Awards 2024 Edition: YAZAKI Intrumentos Monterrey

💎 Yazaki is a global leader in automotive component manufacturing, that has established itself as a pioneer in delivering innovative vehicle power and data solutions. Founded in 1941 by Sadami Yazaki in Japan, the company has grown into one of the largest privately-owned automotive suppliers, boasting over 300,000 employees across 46 countries.

📍 Yazaki North America operates several facilities, including Yazaki Instrumentos Monterrey (YIM), which was established in 1995. This plant specialises in manufacturing high-voltage electronics, instrument panels, HUDs, lamps, and other components. These capabilities enable Yazaki to adapt to the evolving automotive industry, including its strategic entry into the electric vehicle market in 2021.

💎 The Lean initiatives at Yazaki Instrumentos Monterrey (YIM) emphasize waste reduction, streamlined processes, and empowering employees for problem-solving at all levels. By integrating Lean methodologies into its production systems, YIM enhances productivity, reduces lead times, and ensures the seamless flow of materials and information. Its focus on continuous improvement aligns with the automotive industry’s quality standards and the growing demand for sustainable and efficient solutions.

🤩Are you interested to hear more insights about the Lean journey of Yazaki Instrumentos Monterrey? Join for free the Lean Diamonds Awards Ceremony next week on Tuesday February 18th in person in Switzerland or via zoom!

🚀To attend, please register at:
https://leandiamondsawards.com/registerlda24/

🏆 The Lean Diamonds Awards is an initiative launched and sponsored by the Lean Analytics Association in collaboration with a network of experts aimed at discovering, recognising, and disseminating the most impactful lean transformations worldwide!

📍It is designed to inspire organisations around the world to boost their productivity through lean thinking and it is open to all types of organisations that have embarked in a lean transformation journey under three categories: lean, lean innovation, lean digital and lean for sustainability.

💎To know more about the Lean Diamonds Awards, please visit our website: https://leandiamondsawards.com

🚀 The Lean Analytics Association aims to support organisations to learn, innovate and share. It started operations in 2012 as a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne Switzerland.

16/02/2025

🏆 It is a pleasure to announce the twelfth finalist of the Lean Diamonds Awards 2024 Edition: Viessmann Carrier

💎 Located in Manisa, Turkey, Viessmann CS Manisa is a prominent manufacturing facility of the Carrier Group, a global leader in heating, industrial, and cooling technologies. Established as part of Viessmann’s commitment to innovative energy solutions, the Manisa facility commenced operations in 2013 and has rapidly become a cornerstone of the company’s manufacturing capabilities.

📍 The Viessmann Group started its lean transformation journey 2001 focusing on continuous improvement aiming to implement a production system rooted in lean production principles and engaging all their top leaders to actively support and commit to this important transition.

💎 After the successful lean transformation, Viessmann CS Manisa launched its Lean Digital transformation initiative in 2019 recognizing the need to modernise and benefit from digital technologies. Their primary goal was to streamline processes enabling both on-site and office staff to engage in more value-added activities while digitising process and tools integral to their organisational culture.

🤩Are you interested to get to know the Lean Digital Journey of Viessmann Manisa? Join for free the Lean Diamonds Awards Ceremony next week on Tuesday February 18th in person in Switzerland or via zoom!

🚀To attend, please register at:
https://leandiamondsawards.com/registerlda24/

🏆 The Lean Diamonds Awards is an initiative launched and sponsored by the Lean Analytics Association in collaboration with a network of experts aimed at discovering, recognising, and disseminating the most impactful lean transformations worldwide!

📍It is designed to inspire organisations around the world to boost their productivity through lean thinking and it is open to all types of organisations that have embarked in a lean transformation journey under three categories: lean, lean innovation, lean digital and lean for sustainability.

💎To know more about the Lean Diamonds Awards, please visit our website:
https://leandiamondsawards.com

🚀 The Lean Analytics Association aims to support organisations to learn, innovate and share. It started operations in 2012 as a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne Switzerland.

16/02/2025

🏆 It is a pleasure to announce the eleventh finalist of the Lean Diamonds Awards 2024 Edition: Steelcase Manufacturing Malaysia

💎 Steelcase is a globally recognised leader in designing and manufacturing furniture, architectural solutions, and technology products that redefine work spaces. Established in 1912 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan USA, the company has built its reputation on a commitment to innovation, human-centred design, and sustainability.

📍Innovation is deeply embedded in Steelcase’s DNA. The company invests heavily in research and development to drive the creation of new products and solutions that anticipate the evolving needs of the modern workplace. Steelcase’s innovation process is driven by a deep understanding of human behaviour and the dynamics of work environments.

💎 Steelcase Manufacturing Malaysia (SMM) plays a crucial role, serving as a key hub for the production and distribution in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2018 SMM launched its lean programme integrating lean practices into its production processes to ensure efficiency and reduce their environmental impact. In 2022 the SMM4.0 Business Transformation Strategy was launched to engage their workforce to adopt digital 4.0 technologies implementing an innovation framework. With a skilled innovative workforce engaged to adopt lean practices and digital technologies, SMM contributes to the company’s global supply chain, helping meet the growing demand for innovative workplace solutions.

🤩Are you interested to get to know the Lean Innovation Journey of Steelcase Manufacturing Malaysia (SMM)? Join for free the Lean Diamonds Awards Ceremony next week on Tuesday February 18th in person in Switzerland or via zoom!

🚀To attend, please register at:
https://leandiamondsawards.com/registerlda24/

🏆 The Lean Diamonds Awards is an initiative launched and sponsored by the Lean Analytics Association in collaboration with a network of experts aimed at discovering, recognising, and disseminating the most impactful lean transformations worldwide!

📍It is designed to inspire organisations around the world to boost their productivity through lean thinking and it is open to all types of organisations that have embarked in a lean transformation journey under three categories: lean, lean innovation, lean digital and lean for sustainability.

💎To know more about the Lean Diamonds Awards, you are welcome to visit our website:
https://leandiamondsawards.com

🚀 The Lean Analytics Association aims to support organisations to learn, innovate and share. It started operations in 2012 as a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL).

16/02/2025

🏆 It is a pleasure to announce the tenth finalist of the Lean Diamonds Awards 2024 Edition: MIRAN CJSC

💎 Since 1988 MIRAN CJSC / ЗАО "МИРАН" produces plastic packaging for cosmetics, medicine, household and the pharmaceutical industry. MIRAN´s mission is to create more than just packaging. They strive to develop and implement challenging ideas with a team of professionals to offer flexible and innovative solutions for their clients.

📍Their Lean transformation journey began in 2019 driven by their leadership team. The main objectives were to increase production efficiency, improve quality, decrease product defects, reduce tool and colour changeovers, identify and eliminate waste aiming to increase profitability and growth.

💎 Miran CJSC has trained and energised their employees to successfully adopt different lean practices such as: regular Gemba Walks, Ishikawa diagrams, Minitab, Scrum board, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, DMAIC projects, Daily 5S, 5 Why’s, 8D, Innovation Workshops and many others. MIRAN CJSC obtains real-time data from their manufacturing environment, enabling visual management and quick escalation of the key operational KPIs, proposing and implementing preventive corrective actions. This supports the mindset change from reacting firefighting to a culture of collaborative problem prevention.

🤩Are you interested to get to know the Lean Journey of Miran CJSC? Join for free the Lean Diamonds Awards Ceremony next week on Tuesday February 18th in person in Switzerland or via zoom!

🚀To attend, please register at:
https://leandiamondsawards.com/registerlda24/

🏆 The Lean Diamonds Awards is an initiative launched and sponsored by the Lean Analytics Association in collaboration with a network of experts aimed at discovering, recognising, and disseminating the most impactful lean transformations worldwide!

📍It is designed to inspire organisations around the world to boost their productivity through lean thinking and it is open to all types of organisations that have embarked in a lean transformation journey under three categories: lean, lean innovation, lean digital and lean for sustainability.

💎To know more about the Lean Diamonds Awards, please visit our website: https://leandiamondsawards.com

🚀 The Lean Analytics Association aims to support organisations to learn, innovate and share. It started operations in 2012 as a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne Switzerland.