I am going to share some pictures with you from Hodges Millwork of Royce City, Texas, in this article to demonstrate just how common sense lean is for anyone who may still doubt the simplistic, yet ...

The terms lean manufacturing and "just in time," or JIT, are often used as if they're the same thing, but they aren't identical concepts. Just-in-time manufacturing is focused on efficiency, while ...

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 ...

Discover how work cells streamline manufacturing by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing waste, with real-world examples of successful implementation.

Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

Stressing a new lean manufacturing approach, Seitz LLC is adding machinery, new systems, redesigning its factory layout and cutting costs. “Lean is our culture. We have a vision for the future: World ...

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 ...

Hercules Manufacturing is adopting Lean Manufacturing practices to help it become more responsive to customers' needs and schedules, while also better Hercules Manufacturing is adopting Lean ...

Among the biggest challenges in a high-mix environment is that production needs may swing 50% from one day to the next, says Dorner Manufacturing CEO Terry Schadeberg. Lean is a management philosophy ...

Lean: Models and flow charts help plan the project. Outcome: Reduced rework and downtime. Welty Building Co. president and CEO Don Taylor was delighted when Akron Children’s Hospital approached him in ...