When first learning about TPS and lean, most become focused on the tools. They tend to be flashy and lend to endless discussion about technique and
[VIDEO] The True Focus of Lean and TPS
The true concept of lean and TPS has two main pillars. These two pillars are respect for people and continuous improvement. Many organizations who try
Lean Thinking: How Well Does Lean Manufacturing Feed into the Food Industry?
Lean manufacturing is a series of techniques that will improve the performance of a factory, a department or even a single production line or machine.
Takt Time – The Steady Beat of Quality
Takt time is a way of measuring the rate of production in line with customer demand. It takes its name from the German word taktzeit, which translates
Lean Manufacturing- Top 10 Lean Manufacturing Companies
Lean manufacturing takes into account waste created through overburden and waste created through unevenness in workloads. Working from the perspective
5S Methodology – Understanding and Applying the Concepts
The 5S methodology was developed in Japan, and was identified as one of the techniques that enabled Just-in-time manufacturing. Two major
Lean Tools: Gemba Walk Is All About Quality
There is much confusion around Lean tools and the practice of a Gemba walk. Most commonly, leaders sometimes confuse a Gemba walk with the philosophy
Factory Tour: A Look at the Jaguar Factory of 1961
Jaguar is the luxury vehicle brand of Jaguar Land Rover, a British multinational car manufacturer with its headquarters in Whitley, Coventry, England,
Lean Tools: Learning More About Hoshin Kanri
Hoshin Kanri is a process used in strategic planning in which goals are communicated throughout the company and then put into action. This method of