Last year accelerated the fact that to survive most effectively in a volatile marketplace supply chains and manufacturing firms need to transform and become more digital. Robert Bodor, vice president ...

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 ...

Lean manufacturing and green manufacturing are not always considered at the same time as companies plan their factory improvement initiatives. Often, in “going green,” a company will aim for a certain ...

However, lean’s many benefits extend well beyond the assembly line. And, as a new book argues, its qualitative approach to enterprise improvement has never been more relevant. What a Unicorn Knows, by ...

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 ...

As Toyota Motor Corp. embarks on what many experts believe will be a long journey toward rebuilding its reputation for top quality, the company's status as the model for lean manufacturing also has ...

Manufacturing systems and production control strategies have evolved significantly over recent years, driven by the need for enhanced operational efficiency, flexibility, and responsiveness in ...

Within four years after General MetalWorks began applying lean manufacturing principles, the Mequon, Wis.-based custom metal fabricator slashed its finished-goods inventory by 90% and nearly tripled ...

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 ...

I was visiting with Jim Markel, CEO of Red Oxx manufacturing in Billings the other day as I was buying a product for a friend. He told me that his sales have increased 20 percent since FY '10 and his ...

GE Vernova is undergoing a continued lean manufacturing strategy and capitalizing on rising power demand to boost margin expansion. The Power and Electrification segments are driving revenue growth ...