ItsLean is a leading provider of lean transformation and enterprise management solutions since 2011. We specialize in working with innovating easy-to-apply intelligent templates that connect processes to customers on tasks to win efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness.
Our mission is to build a one-stop-shop solution - figuring out what works best for you, with you, every step of the way.
Our mission is to build a one-stop-shop solution - figuring out what works best for you, with you, every step of the way.
James J. Chen, founder of ItsLean

The intelligent lean templates were originally collected and developed during 15 years of professional lean leadership by the founder of ItsLean, James J. Chen. In 1996, James graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University as a bachelor of mechanical engineering, then started his formal career.
After years of service of R&D, project management, production management, since 2003, James has been working as a full-time lean enterprise leader in multi-national companies of different industries. Like most lean practitioners in the world, James started his lean journey from manufacturing, then extended to supply chain, sales & marketing, office, finance, Innovation, supplier development, etc.
In 2011, James started ItsLean Inc. in South California US, and commercialized his first product - 'Operational Standard Work Template', followed by 'Mapping & Planning' and 'Kanban Pull System'. In 2014, with the All-In-One product - 'ItsLean Intelligent Template Add-In' launched successfully, ItsLean is creating a new era on leading global lean enterprise.
After years of service of R&D, project management, production management, since 2003, James has been working as a full-time lean enterprise leader in multi-national companies of different industries. Like most lean practitioners in the world, James started his lean journey from manufacturing, then extended to supply chain, sales & marketing, office, finance, Innovation, supplier development, etc.
In 2011, James started ItsLean Inc. in South California US, and commercialized his first product - 'Operational Standard Work Template', followed by 'Mapping & Planning' and 'Kanban Pull System'. In 2014, with the All-In-One product - 'ItsLean Intelligent Template Add-In' launched successfully, ItsLean is creating a new era on leading global lean enterprise.
James has been mentored by a number of senseis that he must say 'THANK YOU' as they accelerated his learning and development. They are:
- Toshihiro Nagamatsu, leader of the Systematic Integration of Quality, Material and Information , Shingijutsu Co.
- Warren A. Wisnewski, Managing Director, Associates.
- Mark Rothensal, senior lean thinker and chief consultant. Visit his website.
- Kathy Miller, VP, lean enterprise and quality director. Shingo prize winner.
- Donald R. Maier, Senior VP, BU CEO.
- Charles Cohen, VP, global lean deployment director.
- Charles Grogan, VP, GM, global operations.
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