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Operations Management is a Broad Topic with Many Applications. These Articles show the Various Application to Many Industries

Value and Lean Is About Focusing on ‘The Five’

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A lean thinking organization understands customer value and focuses all its processes to continuously increase it. The ultimate goal is to provide absolute value to the customer. It encourages the practice of continuous improvement and is based on the fundamental idea of respect for people. This is accomplished through the perfection of a creation process […]

Principles of Lean Thinking

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During the 1980’s the principles of lean thinking took hold in US manufacturing. The existing techniques of manufacturing were questioned as the Japanese manufacturing principles of ‘just in time’ were becoming a better paradigm. Subsequently, those techniques became better known as lean production. Soon, the principles of lean thinking spread across numerous industries and became […]

[VIDEO] Building the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

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> The Boeing 787 is reinventing the way we imagine air travel. This aircraft is setting the standard in both range and performance, enabling airlines to expand routes and improve capabilities in existing routes. Passengers will experience greater comfort during their flight due to both the technical abilities and creature comforts designed into the aircraft by Boeing. They […]

[VIDEO] TPS Lean Factory Tour

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The Toyota Production System (TPS) was invented by Toyota’s founding fathers in 1930 in Japan. The TPS continuously evolves, making it a benchmark for manufacturing, product development or any other sector of industry. TPS is called “The Toyota Way” and it actually gives you a compass to set your direction and helps you steer your own course. Toyota has […]

[VIDEO] Bosch Home Appliances Factory Tour

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Bosch Home Appliances is the largest manufacturer of home appliances in Europe, and one of the leading manufacturers of home appliances on a global scale. Bosch is the result of a joint venture between Robert Bosch GmbH and Siemens AG. In 2017, they reported annual sales over 13.8 billion euros, operating 40 factories worldwide. Including […]

Push/Pull Production for Your Manufacturing Process

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Push and pull models of manufacturing are two major approaches implemented by organizations. The decision on which approach to use is often based on their business strategy. Push and pull-based models in manufacturing starts at the planning phase and continues through the execution stage. Watch this informative video on Push/Pull Production!   Related Posts:Pull Production […]

Collaborative Leadership Is a Different Skillset

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The concept of collaborative leadership seems foreign to some professionals new to a leadership role. Most newly anointed leaders anticipate an environment where they are streaming orders down the line and their staff are jumping into action. Things are getting done as long as they seem to be in control, barking orders and expecting complete […]

[VIDEO] The Challenges of Demand Management

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The function of recognizing all demands for goods and services to support the marketplace. It involves prioritizing demand when supply is lacking. Proper Demand Management facilitates the planning and use of resources for profitable business results. Enjoy this educational video on Demand Management! Related Posts:Demand Management Creates a Balance Between Supply…How to Use DMAIC for […]