Lean manufacturing concepts eliminate wasteful practices while delivering increased value to the customer. These principles are simple to apply but require full employee participation and relentless ...

IndustryWeek’s coverage of lean and continuous improvement over the past year presents a wealth of wisdom to help advance ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many companies say they want to increase their company’s competitiveness and accumulate improvement goals more quickly. They want to maintain higher profits, increase production, and reduce waste. But ...

If you listen to some industry experts, only high-tech industries in Massachusetts can survive the new wave of low-cost global competition. Proving that theory wrong, however, are companies ranging ...

Lean manufacturing centers around minimizing waste and reducing costs through automation and continuous improvements in operational efficiency. Lean manufacturing relies on integrated technological ...

In the dynamic world of automotive manufacturing, where innovation is the heartbeat of progress, Amey Phatale stands as a beacon of operational excellence and transformative leadership. With a career ...

It's not the end of a journey. It's just one step. But winning the national Shingo award, which recognizes world-class lean manufacturing practices, for 2009 is a big step, especially for Micron ...