What if the biggest barrier to Lean success isn’t the trades or the tools — but the way we think about planning itself? 🤔

In this episode of The EBFC Show, Victor Ortiz and host Felipe Engineer-Manriquez continue their deep dive into the Last Planner System®, uncovering the principles and practices that separate sticky notes on a wall from a true production control system. From flawed procurement processes to the hidden impact of variation and buffers, they reveal why most teams miss the point — and how to get it right.

📌 Key Takeaways You’ll Gain:

• The five Lean principles that anchor Last Planner to true customer value
• Why dependency + variation create traffic jams on projects 🚦
• How to use buffers (capacity, inventory, and time) to protect flow
• The 3S criteria (Size, Sequence, Soundness) for defining reliable tasks
• Why constraint analysis is non-negotiable for reliable commitments
• The five levels of organizational change every Lean leader must navigate

If you’ve ever wondered why Last Planner works brilliantly in some teams but fizzles in others, this episode offers the clarity you’ve been waiting for.

🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights that make construction easier and better! 🚀

Part 3: Turning Resistance into Results: Mastering the Last Planner System with Victor Ortiz Part 3 https://www.theebfcshow.com/Victor-Ortiz-LPS-Part3/

Part 2: Fake Last Planner System with Victor Ortiz https://www.theebfcshow.com/Victor-Ortiz-LPS-Part2/

Part 1: Transforming Construction: Last Planner System Deep Dive with Victor Ortiz https://www.theebfcshow.com/LPS-with-Victor-part1/

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Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org

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