In today's manufacturing environment, assembly work is routinely characterized by short production cycles and constantly diminishing batch sizes, while the variety of product types and models ...

Lean methods are typically thought of by managers as tools designed to create and support behavior change on the part of employees. Yet how many times have you heard it said that the successful lean ...

If we are serious about global competitiveness and a sustained ability to retain American jobs in American factories, it is imperative we recognize one irrefutable fact: the technical issues ...

Discover how Lean Six Sigma enhances performance by combining Six Sigma and Lean methods to reduce waste and defects, ...

Lean manufacturing is a production theory that emphasizes the elimination of waste in all forms. Resource expenditures that do not contribute to the value of a product are wasteful in a lean ...

No self-respecting, manufacturing conference covering a broad spectrum of topics these days would be without a session or two on Lean Manufacturing—which continues to be a hot industry topic. Such was ...

Lean manufacturing is a principle or philosophy that many businesses follow in order to create efficiency and maximize profit. In lean manufacturing, all of the efforts of the company are directed ...

Some of the leanest, most efficient operating rooms and emergency rooms in North Carolina hospitals have the automotive industry to thank for their smoother running operations. Lewis says the ...

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...

In the context of increasing global industrial competition and intensifying customer demands, there has been considerable pressure on U.S. small- and medium-sized (SME) manufacturers in recent years ...

McKinsey continues to make my job of writing easier with more research, this time into lean manufacturing. Only two days ago Kevin Wheeler introduced us to the concept of lean hiring. So itís going to ...