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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 … [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
What Is Lean Management?
What Is Lean Management? Lean management is a point of major importance for many organizations across the globe, and it’s likely going to become … [More]
Lean Management vs Lean Production
Lean Management vs Lean Production With all the talk about lean methodologies lately, there have been some major discussions on the topic, … [More]
5 Qualities of a Lean Manager
5 Qualities of a Lean Manager Lean has been a hot topic in many industries lately, and the attention towards it will likely continue to grow in the … [More]
6 Benefits of Lean Management
Lean management is known to be a very positive factor in the work of many organizations. And yet, many leaders seem largely unaware of its positive … [More]
Premium Articles
History of Six Sigma: Main Influencers and Their Biographies
Below are just some of the well known quality pioneers, their brief background, and what they contributed to the foundations and History of Six Sigma. … [More]
Why Heijunka is a Block in the Foundation of the Toyota House
There is a reason why Heijunka is a block in the foundation of the Toyota House, or the Lean House as some call it. The short answer is stability in … [More]
Measurement System Analysis
In this Shmula.com Premium HD Video, we discuss Measurement System Analysis, or MSA. Measurement System Analysis is a critical step in the Measure … [More]
How to Write an Effective Problem Statement in Six Sigma
The Problem Statement in Six Sigma is deceptively simple. Yet, we know it is so difficult to write. Why? And how can we effectively write one that is … [More]
Check Sheets
A Check Sheet is one of the Seven (7) Basic Quality Tools. A Check Sheet is a simple tool for data collection. In this post, I'll show how to create … [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]
Six Sigma
What are the Personal Benefits of Six Sigma
While there are so many concepts out there that businesses and individuals can adopt to get better, there is no denying that Six Sigma is one of the … [More]
4 Concepts of Six Sigma That Can Help You Achieve Your Objectives at Work
4 Concepts of Six Sigma That Can Help You Achieve Your Objectives at Work Trying to achieve your objectives at work without a proper roadmap or … [More]
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]
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 are the Personal Benefits of Six Sigma
While there are so many concepts out there that businesses and individuals can adopt to get better, there is no denying that Six Sigma is one of the … [More]
4 Concepts of Six Sigma That Can Help You Achieve Your Objectives at Work
4 Concepts of Six Sigma That Can Help You Achieve Your Objectives at Work Trying to achieve your objectives at work without a proper roadmap or … [More]
Green and Sustainability
Gradually Improving Your Processes to Decrease Harm
Gradually Improving Your Processes to Decrease Harm Understanding the gradual nature of improving your manufacturing processes is important if … [More]
Why a Green Approach to Manufacturing Is Important to Your Business and not Just the Environment
Why a Green Approach to Manufacturing Is Important to Your Business and not Just the Environment Working in a green manner is becoming more and … [More]
Lean Leadership
How to Use the 8 Wastes Methodology for Personal Growth
The process of Lean Six Sigma helps an organization highlight the 8 main kinds of waste that delay or slow down the production process. Finding out … [More]
How to Maximize Production with the DMAIC Process
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control is better known by its acronym DMAIC and this is a 5 phase problem-solving technique that is part of Six … [More]
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