Lean assembly in precision sheet metal fabrication exemplifies 5S, tool shadow boards and all. About a decade ago, during a ...

His philosophy is “Good enough is a good place to start.” He doesn’t want his people trying to make something perfect. In the end, if it’s a true lean culture, you’re just going to improve it again ...

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 ...

Lean manufacturing is a production system that eliminates waste through all steps in the process to build a product. Companies using lean systems work to reduce costs, inventory and cycle time -- the ...

How can a lean factory tollgate process work? Here is a sample tollgate path for re-working your facility’s layout – or setting it up from scratch. Tollgate 0 – Completely evaluate brownfield and ...

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 ...

With the right approach to continuous improvement, printing companies can thrive if they’re willing to make the investment. To be successful, a company must recognize that processes are the central ...

There are a number of articles and books written on lean manufacturing techniques and lean construction, including many in the pages of Snips about applying lean in sheet metal shops. This article ...

Some toolmakers have been a little slow to adopt some of the principles of lean manufacturing. The thinking, as was explained to me in the past, is that each tool is a unique item. It's the opposite ...

SmartPlanet colleagues Andrew Nusca and Larry Dignan have been doing a great job following the debacle involving Toyota’s sticky gas pedals, and point to discussions about how the automaker's ...

Yooz reports CFOs in 2025 will focus on lean financial operations to cut costs, enhance security, and drive growth amid ...

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 ...