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[VIDEO] Vintage Honda Factory Tour

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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 motorcycles and internal combustion engines in the world. In 2001, they became the second largest Japanese auto manufacturer. Honda also manufactures garden equipment, marine engines, personal watercraft, power generators, and other […]

[FACTORY TOUR] How Rolls Royce Builds Quality

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Since 1906, the name Rolls Royce has been recognized as quality and luxury in transportation. Throughout its legendary history, discerning people from around the globe have chosen Rolls Royce vehicles for their transportation. They are understood to be the finest example of luxury and comfort in motor vehicles. Take a few minutes and immerse yourself in the […]

[FACTORY TOUR] The Lean Journey of Walters and Wolf

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Walters & Wolf are a premier commercial cladding manufacturer. They have established the industry reputation of being able to produce products of every cast and color, to precise and exacting specifications. They draw and engineer all systems in-house, both shop and fabrication drawings for project submittals and shop fabrication and field installation. Their quality and customer satisfaction […]

5 Important Characteristics of the Lean Supply Chain

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Contrary to what many business leaders think, supply chain management using lean is not just for companies that manufacture products, but can be used by any business that seeks to streamline its processes through the elimination of waste and activities which add no value to the customer. Companies have many areas within the supply chain […]

[VIDEO] Tesla Factory Tour With Elon Musk

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With Tesla and Elon Musk hitting the news almost everyday on a variety of topics other than manufacturing, it seems like a good time to refocus and revisit one of the most innovative manufacturing processes in action. Tesla, under the leadership of Elon Musk, is breaking the mold in manufacturing and doing just what everyone said […]

Kaizen Events and Their Application in Government Agencies

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Kaizen refers to the general idea of improving business processes, and while there are many ways to go about this in the work of a modern government agency, understanding the principles behind Kaizen events and how they relate to the improvement process is a crucial aspect of the overall ordeal. Some leaders tend to face […]

How LSS Can Improve Supply Chain Processes in the Pharmaceutical Industry

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Process improvement has already brought about a revolution in the way companies approach management of their operations. Now, it has become an indispensable part of the development of any effective supply chain. There are several tactics, methodologies and tools that have been developed to help organizations improve their processes in order to gain a competitive […]

Hoshin Kanri Aligns Goals and Unifies Organizations

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The concept of Hoshin Kanri provides clarity and focus to an organization, by aligning strategic goals through all levels of an organization. It creates an organic flow of information which runs through an organization, where goals run down from management, through the mid-level operation to the production floor. In return, the flow reverses and the […]

Latest Trends in the Lean Supply Chain

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When trends emerge in the world of business and industry, they offer unique insights and provide opportunities to explore customer expectations and work towards their satisfaction. The future requires that the blueprint for supply chain management evolves into a more effective and efficient model. The future of supply chain management involves a lot more than […]