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 ...

Because lean manufacturing reduces waste and increases the efficiency of your production line, it has an impact on other parts of the business. Converting to the new system requires adjustments within ...

How do you prevent this from happening? It’s going to be a bit of a culture shift, but first, a history lesson. The concept of “Stop and Fix” was made famous by Toyota (of course). One of the most ...

Lean manufacturing and green manufacturing are not always considered at the same time as companies plan their factory improvement initiatives. Often, in “going green,” a company will aim for a certain ...

Lean manufacturers have a leg up on speeding products to market, reducing costs and keeping customers happy. In this overview, I’ll share how to engineer, set up and manage the project for a lean ...

It’s a question that crops up with amazing regularity: What’s next after lean manufacturing? It’s an odd inquiry, really, because it implies that you “finish” lean or toss it aside in favor of the ...

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 ...

After nine losing quarters, Solectron is on a roll. The contract manufacturer finally turned a profit in the fiscal period ending May 31, 2004, with net income of $21.3 million on revenue of $3.04 ...

Don't bother reaching for the doorknob at Indow, a Portland company that makes energy-efficient window inserts. Chances are it’s not there. The handles of the company refrigerator have also been ...

Just when you think you know a thing or two about manufacturing, you get a call from a friend and have a discussion that blows your mind. “How did I not know this already!” That happened to me last ...