Cross-Training for Lean Manufacturer
Family-owned manufacturer sees success with lean manufacturing principles. … … “Using computers and the newest machines cuts lost time and material, Shefet said. So does a well-trained staff. York...
View ArticleLean 5S in Workplace
Sportscar manufacturer adopts lean principles to improve quality and efficiency. … … “The programme began earlier this year with a consultant-run workshop on using the 5S principles in the workplace. ”...
View ArticleLean Principles Implementation
To confront global competition, Strasser Woodenworks implements lean principles and has seen benefits from lower inventory requirements and higher quality. … … “Hedreen had visited Japan in 2000, on a...
View ArticleAluminum Manufacturer Implements Lean
Service Center Metals uses lean principles to stay competitive in aluminum manufacturing. The company makes its products to order, allowing it to manage a lean inventory process. … … “But because of...
View ArticleJIT Lean Supply Chain
Leadership appointment bring lean experience to the supply chain. … … “Under Ms. de Souza’s leadership, EI is developing and executing direct and indirect materials procurement strategies utilizing...
View ArticleLean production process prepares team skills
GE manufacturing investment at the Louisville Appliance Park deploys lean production and cross-functional teams to accelerate production times. … … “The new Lean Production Preparation Process (3P)...
View ArticleKaysun Lean System shortens cycle times and lowers inventory
Kaysun is recognized for its tangible achievements deploying lean principles in its processes. … … “Rockwell Collins’ 2010 Plastics Supplier of the Year and Lean Capstone Awards acknowledge Kaysun’s...
View ArticleRoyal Adhesives & Sealants implements lean manufacturing in business...
Royal integrates lean manufacturing implementation into the capacity expansion of its aerospace sealant product line at the Wilmington, CA production operations. … … “The project has allowed us to...
View ArticleLean value creation is not part of the curriculum
at B-schools that fostered the environment of financial engineering that we’re recovering from. Let’s encourage those undergraduate technical degrees and practical shop floor work experience, where...
View ArticlePhase one lean manufacturing journey
Company embraces lean principles to drive its business strategy as it embarks on the journey. … … “IC-TAG Solutions is embarking phase one of lean manufacturing. With the bold new direction, hope to...
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