Dear Lean Learning Community,
For more than two decades, The LeanMan has had the privilege of helping teams in companies, colleges and consulting firms around the world discover, practice and master lean manufacturing and value stream thinking through hands on simulation kits, training and educational content. Your trust, engagement and enthusiasm have been the heart and soul of this journey.
Susan, Bob and the entire LeanMan team have decided to retire at the end of 2025. With both pride and gratitude, we are announcing the closing of The LeanMan as an active business.
What this means for you
- We are no longer accepting new orders.
- Any existing orders will be fulfilled as promised.
- All digital downloads you have purchased will remain online and accessible for one year, through December 2026.
- We encourage you to download and archive any materials you wish to retain before that date.
Thank you for being part of this remarkable twenty one year journey. Whether you used one of our kits in a corporate workshop, introduced lean principles in a classroom or shared lean thinking with colleagues, you helped build a meaningful lean learning community around the world.
With deepest gratitude,
Susan and Bob
The LeanMan