Implementing Lean principles on the shop floor requires a thorough review of all production processes to eliminate any nonvalue-adding steps or services. According to the originators of Lean ...

Lean manufacturing concepts eliminate wasteful practices while delivering increased value to the customer. These principles are simple to apply but require full employee participation and relentless ...

On a roll for over 50 years now, Toyota Motor Corp. is the logical first place to look for a glimpse into the future of lean manufacturing. There a new generation is gearing up to spread the tried-and ...

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 ...

Globally, manufacturers have acknowledged Lean management principles and digitalization technologies as pivotal for improving operational performance. Despite this, many former Lean manufacturers have ...

If you listen to some industry experts, only high-tech industries in Massachusetts can survive the new wave of low-cost global competition. Proving that theory wrong, however, are companies ranging ...

Hercules Manufacturing is adopting Lean Manufacturing practices to help it become more responsive to customers' needs and schedules, while also better Hercules Manufacturing is adopting Lean ...

I am going to share some pictures with you from Hodges Millwork of Royce City, Texas, in this article to demonstrate just how common sense lean is for anyone who may still doubt the simplistic, yet ...

In the dynamic world of automotive manufacturing, where innovation is the heartbeat of progress, Amey Phatale stands as a beacon of operational excellence and transformative leadership. With a career ...

It's not the end of a journey. It's just one step. But winning the national Shingo award, which recognizes world-class lean manufacturing practices, for 2009 is a big step, especially for Micron ...