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Jaguar has set the standard for luxury and speed in fine motorcars since 1922. The company was founded as the Swallow Sidecar Company, making sidecars … [More]
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[VIDEO] Great Eastern Cutlery Factory Tour
Since 2006, Great American Cutlery has built the reputation for making the finest quality traditional pocket knives in the US. Located in historic … [More]
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[VIDEO] Boeing Builds Them in Nine Days
Boeing builds the venerable 737 workhorse at a rate of one every nine days! That is a monumental feat of Lean manufacturing. The Boeing 737 is the … [More]
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[VIDEO] Vintage Honda Factory Tour
Take a step back in time with a vintage Honda factory tour! Since 1959, Honda has been setting records. They are the largest manufacturers of … [More]
Lean Manufacturing
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[VIDEO] Muda Is All About Waste
Muda is all about waste and Lean manufacturing is about eliminating Muda. It is any activity that adds no real value to the product or service being … [More]
Elimination of Muda is the Key to Efficiency
Muda means waste and refers to a wide range of non-value-adding activities; eliminating waste is the key to efficiency. When you look at … [More]
Creating Value Through Lean Sourcing
Even though Lean principles are widely applied in manufacturing, the same principles can be beneficial to sourcing. Just like in manufacturing, the … [More]
[VIDEO] Vintage Jaguar Factory Tour
Jaguar has set the standard for luxury and speed in fine motorcars since 1922. The company was founded as the Swallow Sidecar Company, making sidecars … [More]
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The DEFINE Phase
The first phase in the Six Sigma Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) Methodology is Define. In this Premium HD Video, we learn the key … [More]
Red Bead Experiment: Part 3
This is Part 3 of the Deming Red Bead Experiment Video Tutorial. But, before the tutorial, below is a biography of Dr. W. Edwards Deming (credit to … [More]
The MEASURE Phase
The Measure Phase is the second phase in the Six Sigma Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology. In a previous post, we discussed … [More]
Red Bead Experiment: Part 4
This is Part 4 of 6 of the Deming Red Bead Experiment Video Tutorial. But, before we get to the Red Bead Video Tutorial, here are some famous … [More]
Red Bead Experiment: Part 6
This is Part 6 of 6 of the Deming Red Bead Video Tutorial. To watch the entire 6 part series, you must be a paying member of Shmula Pro and be logged … [More]
Lean History and Timeline
This article shows a timeline and video of the History of Lean Six Sigma Toyota. As with most things, The Toyota Production System (later to be … [More]
Six Sigma
3 Ways to Improve Fleet Operations with Six Sigma
Many people in the logistics industry fail to realize just how important it is to optimize transportation and how much value improving fleet … [More]
Major Contributors to the Theory and Practice of Process Improvement
In its most general sense, process improvement is an analysis of a series of set actions, especially in business, that is aimed at both improving … [More]
The Application of Six Sigma in Telecom Manufacturing
Every organization needs to meet the standards and customer expectations on quality, and this is particularly true of telecommunication companies. The … [More]
The Lean Startup
Hoshin Kanri Aligns Goals and Unifies Organizations
The concept of Hoshin Kanri provides clarity and focus to an organization, by aligning strategic goals through all levels of an organization. It … [More]
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[VIDEO] Lean Agile Sprints for Marketing
In taking a cue from manufacturing, marketing departments are embracing the principles of lean agile practices. Research shows that over the past five … [More]
Marketing Professionals Adopt Lean Agile Techniques
Marketing professionals are starting to take their cues from the manufacturing industry and adopt lean agile principles to improve performance and … [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
3 Ways to Improve Fleet Operations with Six Sigma
Many people in the logistics industry fail to realize just how important it is to optimize transportation and how much value improving fleet … [More]
Major Contributors to the Theory and Practice of Process Improvement
In its most general sense, process improvement is an analysis of a series of set actions, especially in business, that is aimed at both improving … [More]
Green and Sustainability
Why is Lean Six Sigma Important to the Environment?
Lean and Six Sigma are among the most powerful and popular business process improvement methodologies which are being rapidly deployed by a variety of … [More]
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[VIDEO] PDCA Is About Innovation
PDCA is all about innovation! By using a methodical approach to problem solving, PDCA is one of the most valued tools available to Lean … [More]
Lean Leadership
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[VIDEO] The 10 Most Secure Places on Earth
Since the beginning of time, man has had to protect his possessions and valuables against damage and theft. With the advance of technology, protecting … [More]
Hoshin Kanri Aligns Goals and Unifies Organizations
The concept of Hoshin Kanri provides clarity and focus to an organization, by aligning strategic goals through all levels of an organization. It … [More]
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