Isidro “Izzy” Galicia is President and CEO of Incito Consulting Group and a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt. His approach to Lean enterprise transformation draws on firsthand experience at New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) and Toyota, where he developed a foundation in workforce engagement, continuous improvement, and alignment around a shared True North. Through his consulting work with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 organizations, Izzy helps CEOs and leadership teams connect company vision, culture, and strategy to execution. His focus is on developing leaders and management…
The Importance of Logistics in Lean Supply Chains
Having a strong plan in place when it comes to supply chain management is vitally important to your success as a business, to be sure, but also as it pertains to your…
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Going Lean in Healthcare
Lean management principles have been used effectively within manufacturing companies for many decades now, particularly in Japan, with such lean principles being…
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This is the U.S. Healthcare System’s Biggest Problem
The healthcare system that exists today in America is a complex web of contradiction. On one hand, it offers amazing advances in technology and treatment, but on the…
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What to Expect in a Value Stream Mapping Workshop
A value stream map makes it easier to visualize the process that must be utilized to get value to the end customer. Functional teams within your organization can…
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An Overview of Strategic Deployment
If your company tends to realize growth at or below the market growth rate, it’s likely that you are suffering from a crisis of execution or a crisis of leadership.…
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Is Your Company Ready for Lean?
You may have done the research on lean leadership and have become intrigued with the idea. But doing your homework on the basics and knowing the right time to invest in…
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