Everyone should be a problem solver
Leading2Lean (L2L) was built in 2010 to bring the power of lean principles and data-driven insights to make issues in the factory visible and actionable.
The history of L2L
Bob Argyle, a seasoned yet humble automotive expert, spent 23 years at Autoliv, where he was deeply immersed in the now legendary Toyota Production System (TPS).
Inspired by the efficiency and problem-solving culture of Toyota in Japan, Bob developed a passion for optimizing operations and empowering teams. His mantra?
“Everyone should be a problem solver.”
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The power of lean
Recognizing a gap in the market, Bob founded Leading2Lean to bring the power of lean principles and data-driven insights to make issues in the factory visible and actionable:
- How can we effectively foresee, capture, and record problems?
- What resources are available to address these problems?
- How can we track and analyze problem data?
- How can we ensure that the right people are notified and involved in problem-solving?
- … and how can we make sure we can prevent those problems from happening next time?
He tested and continuously improved his system vigorously at Autoliv first. Demand grew outside of the walls of his employer and in 2010, Bob brought Tyler Whitaker and Keith Barr onto the team.
Dispatch
L2L’s first product was “Dispatch,” a unit of collaboration that gives everyone in the plant a real-time view of what’s happening, assigns work, provides instructions, and enables team members to ask for help.
The methodology of Dispatch is rooted in the principles of the Andon system that notifies teams about quality or process problems. In 911 lingo, a "dispatch" refers to the process of sending emergency responders, such as police officers, firefighters, or paramedics, to the scene of an emergency when the alarm bells go off.
L2L essentially does the same in manufacturing for operators, maintenance engineers, mechanics, and technicians.
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Fix problems quicker
From one auto plant floor in Utah to shop floors around the world, L2L is keeping the same spirit of problem-solving alive by seeking out the issues impacting production the most.
By blending the best of old-school lean principles with cutting-edge tech, we’re helping teams see problems faster, fix them quicker, and keep the line running.
With the acquisitions of Acumine to simplify machine connectivity and SwipeGuide for frontline training, the platform grows more powerful by the day. So that every day can be a good day at work for your team.
