Lean manufacturing starts with “buy in” at the shop-floor level, by individual workers. Those who do the work need to be fully invested in the process for it to succeed. Lean manufacturing is perhaps ...

Lean principles have proved incredibly effective for future-proofing organizations from wasting resources. Though the philosophy originated in manufacturing, its adaptability has made it essential for ...

As American and world markets remain volatile, many companies are striving to further lean out their operations. Cutting waste out of an organization requires calculated decisions and requires ...

In today's business landscape, lean principles have become essential to achieving efficient and effective operations management. With a foundation built on reducing waste and fostering continuous ...

In an era of economic unpredictability and tight margins, chief financial officers are under mounting pressure to do more with less. Nearly half of C-suite executives have considered budget cuts for ...

Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principals are used to improve processes and create efficiencies in the overall manufacturing process. Lean manufacturing is used to minimize waste, while saving costs ...

A round 140 surgeries and other invasive procedures take place in our hospital system each week day — and at each one, a surgeon will walk into the operating room and find his or her instruments ...

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The good news is most companies are involved in improvement initiatives and programs. The bad news is the track record for sustainable and meaningful results is spotty! What tools and methods are ...

In the first four parts of this lean energy management (LEM) series we have laid out the logic for adoption of lean management techniques common to other manufacturing industries like automotive and ...