The operating room (OR) is a resource intensive and costly unit in every hospital. Finding ways to maximize their efficiency is crucial to ensuring
[VIDEO] TPS Lean Factory Tour
The Toyota Production System (TPS) was invented by Toyota's founding fathers in 1930 in Japan. TheĀ TPS continuously evolves, making it a benchmark for
[VIDEO] Bosch Home Appliances Factory Tour
Bosch Home Appliances is the largest manufacturer of home appliances in Europe, and one of the leading manufacturers of home appliances on a global
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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
[VIDEO] Lean Construction Methods Transform the Industry
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
[VIDEO] Great Eastern Cutlery Factory Tour
Since 2006, Great American Cutlery has built the reputation for making the finest quality traditional pocket knives in the US. Located in historic
8 Concepts of Lean That Are Sure To Smooth Your Work Life
Lean principles not only can be employed by whole companies or whole teams, but can even be adopted at the individual level, to make your life easier
Kanban Board Optimizes Efficiency and Process
The Kanban board is a lean tool for managing flow in a process. From simple processes to the most complex, the board will visually represent a every
8 Six Sigma and Lean Tools to Improve Your Business
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