To remain competitive, manufacturers must utilize "lean manufacturing" — operating with maximum productivity and process efficiency, while generating quality products. Although establishing processes ...

Lean thinking originated with the Toyota Production System. Its success in streamlining existing automotive manufacturing processes led to the adaptation of those principles to other areas of business ...

Innovation is often born from individuals who view design as a way to shape forward-thinking ideas. While design alone can’t deliver the promise of innovation, frameworks—such as design thinking and ...

On a roll for over 50 years now, Toyota Motor Corp. is the logical first place to look for a glimpse into the future of lean manufacturing. There a new generation is gearing up to spread the tried-and ...

Digital information technologies can help companies enhance their lean manufacturing strategies. Tim Stuart, founder and president at Visual Decisions Inc., used a FitBit to illustrate how. “FitBit ...

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 ...

Companies that have utilized lean manufacturing principles know a thing or two about cutting waste. With inauguration day behind us, we’ve already seen some of the first big moves from the new ...

Originally designed for manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma principles are now widely adopted in corporate and transactional settings to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and improve quality ...

Companies of all types are embracing AI in distinct ways. Perhaps no other industry is moving as fast as manufacturing. Coming from the experiences of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process changes, ...

Birmingham automation firm adi Lean Manufacturing & Design has agreed three new strategic partnerships with Schneider Electric, Desoutter Tools and Balluff, further strengthening its offering to UK ...