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Are You Applying Kanban for the Wrong Reason?

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In the most basic terms, Kanban is an innovative technique that is used in project management. The technique allows teams to be more productive and makes the processes much more streamlined. The word “Kanban” derives its origins from the Japanese “kan” which means “visual” and the word “ban” which means “card.” Kanban has become a […]

[VIDEO] Lean Factory Tour of Seating Matters

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Seating Matters was established to improve patients’ lives and to influence clinical best practices. Their mission was to create chairs that would cater to the holistic needs of patients by providing comfort, postural support and pressure management. Their chairs have been designed by therapists and clinicians and supported by independent clinical evidence, proving their ability in […]

[VIDEO] Building the Porsche 911

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When you talk about speed, one of the first cars that comes to mind is the iconic Porsche 911. Since 1963, Porsche AG of Stuttgart has been building the 911 (better known in German as the ‘Nuenelfer’) and making history with the famous sports car. The 911 is two door, six-cylinder rear engine speedster that has retained […]

Lean Construction Methodologies Lay a New Foundation

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Lean construction extends the methods of lean manufacturing to the construction industry by maximizing value and minimizing waste. The industry has quickly recognized the need to improve their processes to keep pace in an ever-growing environment. Recent studies by the industry have shown that 50% or more of effort in a built environment is non-value […]

[VIDEO] Lean Construction Methods Transform the Industry

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The construction industry has been mired in an environment that has been siloed and antiquated for years. The view has been that things have always been done a certain way and there is no reason to change. Meanwhile, numerous industries have embraced lean methodologies and have significantly reduced waste, improved efficiency and delivered higher quality products […]

[VIDEO] Muda Is All About Waste

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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 created or delivered. The diligent attention to the elimination of waste in how work is performed is a fundamental tenet of Lean manufacturing, the operational excellence strategy that was […]

Elimination of Muda is the Key to Efficiency

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  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 the Toyota Production System (TPS), eliminating Muda waste is one of the main principles of the Just-in-Time system. Some things that are considered waste are unnecessary financing costs, storage costs and worthless stock […]

Creating Value Through Lean Sourcing

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Even though Lean principles are widely applied in manufacturing, the same principles can be beneficial to sourcing. Just like in manufacturing, the strategies assist in minimizing waste, reducing time lost, and ensuring processes are implemented correctly after the first execution. Many businesses consider lean sourcing to involve mainly taking advantage of suppliers as often as […]

[VIDEO] Vintage Jaguar Factory Tour

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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 for motorcycles, before building auto bodies. Over the years, Jaguar quickly became the name known for quality, luxury and speed. Through several decades of growth, the brand developed through several […]

[VIDEO] Great Eastern Cutlery Factory Tour

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Since 2006, Great American Cutlery has built the reputation for making the finest quality traditional pocket knives in the US. Located in historic Titusville, PA, the brand focuses on a hands-on process which yields the most beautiful and high quality pocket knives on the market. Their products exceed expectations from customers by producing a product […]