Over the course of the first five entries to this seven-part series, a case has been made for the need of Lean practice to evolve. An industrially proven strategy, metric and process have been ...

If you’ve heard some buzz about Lean tools and principles, you’re not alone. Lean tools got their start in America as early as the 1900s, when Henry Ford used Lean methodology to create the Model T ...

Simply put, lean is the practice of creating more value with fewer resources. The concept is inspired by the Japanese management theory from Toyota, where lean concepts are designed to improve and ...

Apparel manufacturing industries rely heavily on timely production and deliveries. Failing to maintain efficiency leads to increased costs, production delays, and loss of competitiveness — something ...

The Office of Continuous Improvement has a library of Lean resources available for loan. Below is the list of resources that includes books, DVDs and workshop materials. These resources cover the ...

The Manufacturers today face intense global competition and must adopt modern management philosophies to gain a competitive edge. Lean production, focusing on improving quality and productivity, helps ...

Supply-chain leadership is still about problem-solving with the best tools available. Like lean, AI and machine learning are problem-solving tools. AI can be particularly helpful in modeling design ...

Lean tools are engineering evaluation techniques that can be integrated into chemical process development labs in order to reduce different types of waste. 1 One of these tools is an online pull or ...

Lean is a holistic continuous improvement approach for maximizing value for customers and eliminating waste. Many healthcare organizations have adopted Lean to improve efficiency and patient care. We ...