Ep.119 – What Is Lean? Respect and Stability Come First
In this episode, Jason explains what Lean truly means and why it must begin with respect for people and stability, not tools, waste walks, or continuous improvement. He connects these…
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Ep.118 – Remove Overburden Before You Eliminate Waste
In this episode, Jason explores the Lean pattern of removing muri, mura, and muda – overburden, unevenness, and waste in the correct order. He explains why teams must first align…
Ep.117 – Drum Buffer Rope: Protect Your Bottleneck
In this episode, Jason explores the lean concept of Drum Buffer Rope and its application in construction and Takt planning. Using the analogy of a line of hikers, he breaks…
Before-Phase Planning
A Takt phase should never start on hope. Here’s how Before-Phase Planning validates the plan, clears roadblocks, proves readiness, and ensures every wagon is truly ready before release.
The Non-Takt, Pre-Takt, and Post-Takt Fallacies: Why Every Area of Your Project Is Already Takt
There’s no such thing as a non-Takt, pre-Takt, or post-Takt area of a project. Takt is defined by two things only:
Ep.115 – Grid and Layered Components in Takt
In this episode, Jason breaks down two planning challenges that can throw off a Takt plan if you’re not careful: grid components and layered components. He explains how zone transitions…
Ep.114 – Takt Planning As Trains & Cars & Trucks
In this episode, Jason shares two breakthrough insights about Takt planning that will change how you see flow forever. Using the analogies of trains and freeways, he explains why some…
Ep.113 – How Takt Complies with Lean Core 3
In this episode, Jason Schroeder dives into Lean Core #3: One Piece Process and Progress Flow, and explains how the TAKT Production System aligns perfectly with this principle. He discusses…
Ep.112 – How Takt Complies with Lean Core 2
In this episode, Jason Schroeder explains how Takt Planning fully aligns with Lean Core #2: Stability and Standardization. He walks through why chaos cannot be improved, how CPM creates constant…
Ep.111 – How Takt Complies with Lean Core 1
In this episode, Jason Schroeder explains how Takt fully complies with Lean Core 1: respect for people, nature, and resources. He walks through why Takt is a people-centered system that…