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The Boeing 787 is reinventing the way we imagine air travel. This aircraft is setting the standard in both range and performance, enabling airlines to … [More]
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[VIDEO] TPS Lean Factory Tour
The Toyota Production System (TPS) was invented by Toyota's founding fathers in 1930 in Japan. The TPS continuously evolves, making it a benchmark for … [More]
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[VIDEO] Bosch Home Appliances Factory Tour
Bosch Home Appliances is the largest manufacturer of home appliances in Europe, and one of the leading manufacturers of home appliances on a global … [More]
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[VIDEO] Lean Factory Tour of Seating Matters
Seating Matters was established to improve patients' lives and to influence clinical best practices. Their mission was to create chairs that would … [More]
Lean Manufacturing
8 Wastes of Lean – TIMWOODS
8 Wastes of Lean – TIMWOODS To create a seamless flow of value that goes all the way to the customer without interruption, waste needs to be reduced. … [More]
5 Principles of Lean Thinking
Lean thinking has played a major role in helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) prime their processes for continuous improvement. And when it … [More]
What Do Lean and Agile Have in Common?
What Do Lean and Agile Have in Common? Both lean and agile are terms which refer to modern advancements in the way work is done, which have led to … [More]
3 Ways Lean Can Reduce Government Waste
3 Ways Lean Can Reduce Government Waste All over the world, governments are constantly looking for ways through which they can offer better … [More]
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Seven Quality Tools
In this 4:46 HD Premium Video, you will receive an introduction to the 7 Quality tools. Specifically, you'll learn the following: What are the 7 … [More]
Scatterplot in Excel and 7 Quality Tools
Continuing our series on the 7 quality tools, today we’ll discuss the Scatter Plot. The 4:27 minute video explains the Scatterplot in Six Sigma … [More]
Pull Systems, Push Systems: The Paper Airplane Game
As I teach the principles of Lean Manufacturing to others, I include games that are both fun and also illustrate the concepts in a way that are … [More]
Red Bead Experiment: Part 1
The Red Bead Experiment is a metaphor for problems, where the red beads represent "bad" and white represent "good". It is a teaching tool mostly used … [More]
Red Bead Experiment: Part 5
This is Part 5 of 6 of the Deming Red Bead Video Tutorial. In this video, we learn tricks to facilitating such an event. Watch below and be sure to … [More]
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Value Stream Map Symbols [video]
For Premium Shmula.com members, we've provided two videos for you that shows you how to create a value stream map. The first video is 4:41 minutes … [More]
Six Sigma
What is PDCA in Six Sigma?
What is PDCA in Six Sigma? The Deming Cycle, also known as the PDCA (Plan-do-check-act) circle is one of the oldest models in the manufacturing … [More]
6 Power Tools of Lean Six Sigma
6 Power Tools of Lean Six Sigma The term Lean six sigma is not complex at all and is very straight forward. It is simply the combination of lean … [More]
The 5S Method of Six Sigma
The 5S Method of Six Sigma When it comes to Six Sigma methods and tools, the 5S method has been one of the most successful. This is due to its … [More]
The Lean Startup
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[VIDEO] The Developments That Inspired TPS
What were the historical events that led to the birth of the Toyota Production System (TPS)? Tracing the history back to Eli Whitney and the concept … [More]
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[VIDEO] Lean Thinking Principles
Lean was born out of manufacturing practices, but in recent times, has transformed the world of knowledge work and management. It encourages the … [More]
Principles of Lean Thinking
During the 1980's the principles of lean thinking took hold in US manufacturing. The existing techniques of manufacturing were questioned as the … [More]
Toyota Floor Management System
Want Lean Training like the one Taught at Toyota? [1. Disclaimer: This course material is not endorsed by Toyota. This material is inspired by my time at Toyota.] Learn the Toyota Floor Management Development System Learn and Implement Real Lean Training Content … Learn More
Six Sigma
What is PDCA in Six Sigma?
What is PDCA in Six Sigma? The Deming Cycle, also known as the PDCA (Plan-do-check-act) circle is one of the oldest models in the manufacturing … [More]
6 Power Tools of Lean Six Sigma
6 Power Tools of Lean Six Sigma The term Lean six sigma is not complex at all and is very straight forward. It is simply the combination of lean … [More]
Green and Sustainability
How to Get Started with an Eco-Friendly Manufacturing System
How to Get Started with an Eco-Friendly Manufacturing System Looking to get started with optimizing your manufacturing system to treat the … [More]
Identifying the Main Sources of Environmental Harm in Production
Identifying the Main Sources of Environmental Harm in Production If you’re trying to be more green in your manufacturing processes, you need to … [More]
Lean Leadership
The Power of Leading by Example
The Power of Leading by Example Every good leader should understand the power of setting a good example and following it yourself. Unfortunately, … [More]
Developing the Right Skills as a Leader
Developing the Right Skills as a Leader Leading a company is about more than just pointing it in the right direction and ensuring that the … [More]
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