About - Lean Simplified

Build, Organize, & Collaborate on Work

All in One Place from Virtually Anywhere

Our Company

Our Management system is a Learn-Do approach that is self-paced with active coaching during the progression. The program is designed to have you complete tasks (utilizing task management board) with gates to track progression. Our Learn-Do walks beside you each step of the way in the learning and application of the approach and process so when you complete the program you are confident and competent in the Lean Base Camp Skills.

The difference in our offering is that we are developing a suite to support the customer needs in the training and education with no limits to the options available if and as needed. This will include Core Training, Base Camp Certification, Executive Champion Training, Skill development Workshops, Continuous Improvement e-Learning (On-Line) 8 week Courses to become a Lean Practitioner.

Think about a One-Stop Shop for any Lean Training supporting your needs of our customers, “on-line” to “hands on”

The Base Camp level begins with teaching the basic foundational knowledge, understanding and develops the capabilities of a Lean Practitioner by introducing the candidate to Lean Tools, Concepts and Techniques through reading, training and a regimen of “Learn Do” activities. Upon completion the candidate will have a well-rounded understanding of the Lean Basics and will have the ability to engage in and implement Lean concepts, methods and techniques.

Our program is a Learn-Do approach that is self-paced with active coaching during the progression. The program is designed to have you complete tasks (utilizing task management board) with gates to track progression. Our Learn-Do walks beside you each step of the way in the learning and application of the approach and process so when you complete the program you are confident and competent in the Lean Base Camp Skills.

The difference is that we are developing a suite to support the customer needs in the training and education with no limits to the options available if and as needed. This will include Core Training, Base Camp Certification, Executive Champion Training, Skill development Workshops, Continuous Improvement e-Learning (On-Line) 8 week Courses to become a Lean Practitioner.

Think about a One-Stop Shop for any Lean Training to support the needs of our customers, “on-line” to “hands on”

Ease of use with “The Lean Vault” page to click and gain access while becoming the mantra for any need you are looking for.

Vision Statement

To make a positive difference and lasting relationship in the people and organizations we interface with, through teaching our value management system and the power of Lean.

Mission Statement

We work with our clients to build the capabilities that enable organizations to achieve sustainable advantage as we shape the growth together. Our focus is on continuous improvement and waste elimination within any organization through incremental teaching and training with a learn/do approach. We challenge established norms and drive for true transformation based on the voice of the customer and the problems that need to be resolved in efforts to create value for the investor.

Core Values

Lonny Warner

Lonny Warner is the Founder and CEO of 180 Degrees Strategies –an operations consultancy that focuses on accelerating commercial value for PE-backed firms and mid-cap businesses. The hallmarks of Lonny’s success are centered on attracting, developing and retaining high-caliber talent and his deep expertise in network logistics, transportation, distribution and final-mile delivery operations. He is particularly adept at formulating bottom line strategies that lead to notable EBITDA gains across the Tech, Electronics, 3PL and Cash Services industries.

Timothy Sroka

Timothy Sroka is the Founder and CEO of Lean Legacy 2020 – focused on Lean consulting with numerous companies in the startup or deploying of Lean at any level or industry. The focus is on helping organizations implement Lean principles and methodologies to improve their processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency. The success factor for Tim is that he has the unique ability to make connections (relationship building) very quickly while embracing the current state of the companies he works with to deploy continuous improvements focused on the Customer while changing the “language and actions that will lead to a very successful future state.

Experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working “hands on” in the manufacturing & supply chain industries. Lean-focused leader with decades of experience leveraging a “Learn / Do” philosophy to drive initiatives across matrixed organizations. Charismatic communicator skilled at exposing hidden wastes while building relationships at all levels. Forward thinking in helping companies transition to a new future state while conducting training with practical application on the Gemba (Shop Floor, Lean Assessment/certifications, Value Stream Mapping- both within the four walls as well as the Extended Customer VSM Joint Sessions)