Companies that have utilized lean manufacturing principles know a thing or two about cutting waste. With inauguration day behind us, we’ve already seen some of the first big moves from the new ...

Lynn Thomson and I travel the globe looking for anything lean that can help friends, followers, readers and customers. We had the opportunity to meet a man who absolutely rocked our world. I’d like to ...

Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

Do you want to know the number one problem we see everywhere we go ? Here’s how it usually goes: We get the call and in the most general terms, the goal is to increase throughput. So, we get on site, ...

Visiting a car manufacturer in Dearborn, Mich., Japanese executive Eiji Toyoda came away with a startling insight into stockpiled inventory: What if automobile parts were produced just in time for use ...