The story of the Lean Team, striving to help their company Sky-View Airplane Company (SVAC) become world class competitors.

Follow the adventures of Harry, Paul, and Susan as they implement lean and continuous improvement initiatives at SVAC.  They are free to download and print to post- in a work area, meeting area, bulletin board, lunch room - anywhere you would like to inject a humorous reminder of your own continuous improvement initiatives!

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The Lean Team Series Follow the adventures of the Lean Team - Harry, Paul and Sally - as they work together to 'make world class make sense' ... but does it make sense to all of them? Harry Nocandu The loveable but ultimately frustrating curmudgeon who is learning the ropes as he goes ... except when he is on break. Paul E. Filla Meet Paul ... always upbeat and ready for a challenge, Paul inspires his colleagues at SVAC to try more, do more and be more.  A key member of the Lean Team, Paul is working hard to make 'world class make sense'. Susan Stitches Meet Susan ... SVAC's 'fearless leader' in the name of "continuous improvement".  Working closely with SVAC executives, Susan will lead her team and the company to be world class competitors. SVAC The Sky View Airplane Company ... if you have taken an HPS workshop in Lean or Value Stream Mapping you are familiar with their operations.  Striving to win contracts from around the world they have put together a team of employees - you guessed it - the Lean Team - to improve operations and eliminate waste within the organization.