Tesla continues to fight an internal battle to achieve the most efficient Lean manufacturing environment in the world. Elon Musk has brought an unparalleled level of innovation and efficiency to the automaker. His vision and drive has brought Telsa to the forefront of technology. As of late however, he has also failed to deliver on the […]
[VIDEO] Lean Manufacturing and Tesla
Elon Musk has taken Tesla on a path of innovation and success. With that success, they have also experienced setbacks and frustration for both the organization and investors. Musk has been emphatic about applying the concepts of Lean manufacturing to the Fremont plant. At the same time, he has also embraced the highest level of […]
Jidoka Is About Quality at the Source
The Toyota Production System (TPS) organizes manufacturing and logistics for manufacturing, which includes interaction with suppliers and customers. A forgotten pillar of TPS and Lean manufacturing is the concept of Jidoka. This principle is one of the most important tenets, which will help achieve true excellence. It is about quality at the source or built-in […]
Lean Farming Adopts the Practices of Lean Manufacturing
As the global population continues to grow and the effects of climate change impacts our food sources, it has become crucial for forward-thinkers to better understand more efficient ways to feed people. Of course, when you think of a practice that is the cornerstone of efficiency, you could easily go no further that lean manufacturing […]
[VIDEO] Learning More About Lean Farming
Ben Hartman is the author of The Lean Farm, a book on minimizing waste and increasing efficiency on the vegetable farm. He has farmed full-time for the past ten years with his wife, Rachel, in Goshen, Indiana, where they’re both making a living on less than an acre of production, selling 90 percent of their […]
Green Manufacturing and Frito Lay
The next time you bite into a crunchy Frito-Lay snack, consider this that crunchy, tasty snack might just have come from one of the most sustainability-minded manufacturing facilities in the US. Just over 10 years ago, Frito-Lay took on the challenge at their Casa Grande, Arizona facility and transformed into a sustainability learning lab. They […]
Lean Implementation Requires Determination
On paper, lean implementation looks pretty simple. In reality, it will be one of the most challenging things your organization will take on. Implementing lean processes and practices require determination and commitment. It requires commitments by leadership of time and financial resources, along with a commitment to see the process through. Check out this educational […]
Lean Implementation Requires Grit!
Lean implementation can be a both a blessing and a curse. One cannot deny the value and results of lean programs across multitudes of industries. Anyone with any doubt about the effectiveness need just look to Toyota and the Toyota Production System (TPS) to understand the powerful impact on production and manufacturing. For many, the […]
Lean Six Sigma News: Army Aviation Improves Mission & Environmental Operations
A combined team from Aviation & Missile Command Environmental Division at Red Stone Arsenal and Aviation Center Logistic Command at Fort Rucker have implemented ground-breaking initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies for the handling of hazardous waste involved in the maintenance of the UH-72 Lakota aircraft at Fort Rucker. These initiatives have significantly improved to […]
Podcast: The Impact of Lean Six Sigma on the Environment
Lean and Six Sigma together can make businesses and organizations more efficient and productive. In most cases, those focusing on Lean and Six Sigma are looking at the bottom line and trying to find ways to save time and money while still creating the best product or service possible. We now understand that the practice of Lean […]