In this episode of Leaning Government, Alen Ganic discusses the critical aspects of inventory management in the public sector, emphasizing the importance of daily management systems, such as huddles and monthly KPI reviews. He shares insights from his experience in transforming inventory practices in government environments, highlighting how structured conversations and regular reviews can lead to sustainable improvements. The episode concludes with a call to action for leaders to engage actively in inventory management to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Takeaways

• Daily management systems are essential for inventory success.
  
  
• Huddles should be short, focused, and regular.
  
  
• Monthly KPI reviews help assess long-term improvements.
  
  
• Lean management is about creating habits, not just events.
  
  
• Effective communication is key in inventory management.
  
  
• Recognizing team members fosters a positive work environment.
  
  
• Tracking stockouts is crucial for operational efficiency.
  
  
• Leaders must engage daily to drive inventory improvements.
  
  
• KPIs should be meaningful and relevant to operations.
  
  
• Sustaining improvements requires ongoing leadership involvement.

For years, I watched organizations invest in software, systems, and tools, yet warehouses stayed disorganized and inefficient.
The problem wasn’t technology.
It was the lack of standards.

In Episode 8 of Lean in Government, Part 2 of our warehouse transformation series, I share what happened after the initial improvements and what it took to sustain them.

We talk about the power of naming conventions, why speaking the same “inventory language” matters, and how tools like Cityworks only start working once Lean standards, visual management, and daily discipline are in place.

This episode focuses on moving from firefighting to predictability, from tribal knowledge to shared understanding, and from manual chaos to reliable, electronic inventory management.

If you manage warehouse, supply chain, fleet, or inventory operations, especially in government, this episode will resonate.

🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

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Warehouse inefficiency is not “normal.”
It’s expensive.

🎙️ Lean in Government | Episode 7
Part 1 of a new series on how Lean transformed warehouse operations and delivered millions in annual savings, without cutting people or big capital spend.

🎧 YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify
#LeanInGovernment #LeanLeadership #WarehouseTransformation