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[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 […]

[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 […]