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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 […]

[VIDEO] Lean Agile Sprints for Marketing

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In taking a cue from manufacturing, marketing departments are embracing the principles of lean agile practices. Research shows that over the past five years, 77% of marketing departments have embraced lean agile principles, and 67% of those have shown increases in both revenue and profits. Needless to say, lean agile principles are making an impact […]

Marketing Professionals Adopt Lean Agile Techniques

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Marketing professionals are starting to take their cues from the manufacturing industry and adopt lean agile principles to improve performance and value. A common tool in lean agile practices used in manufacturing are sprints. The two practices are complementary, and achieve significant results when applied appropriately. Recently, a marketing director with a Fortune 100 organization […]

TPS and the Two Pillars of Lean

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When first learning about TPS and lean, most become focused on the tools. They tend to be flashy and lend to endless discussion about technique and application. But as you gain experience and understanding of lean and TPS, an epiphany occurs. The true essence and spirit of the applications are about continuous improvement and respect […]

[VIDEO] Collaborative Leadership is a Mindset

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Leading in turbulent times requires a deliberate shift from command-and-control towards a collaborative style of leadership. This may be easier for some than others. It requires a shift in mindset! The idea of collaborative leadership requires individuals at all levels take initiative and act in ways that supports the achievement of the vision, purpose and objectives of […]

Differences Between Manufacturing and Transactional Processes in Lean

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One of the great things about lean methodologies is that they recognize a distinct difference between manufacturing and transactional processes. Whereas some other methodologies see the two as two versions of the same thing, often differentiating them just by the discrete or continuous nature in which their data is collected, lean aims to provide an […]

Using Lean to Reduce Laboratory Errors

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The problem of errors in laboratory work is still a prevalent one in research fields, even though a lot of work is being done to address it. There are various steps that can be taken to minimize the risk of your data sets becoming polluted with incorrect results and other similar types of failure, and […]

How Can a Company Improve Its Bottom Line Using Lean Manufacturing Techniques?

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It’s hard to avoid hearing about lean practices nowadays, and their spread has caused a large number of people to not only start applying them to their businesses, but to contribute to the field and improve the current state of affairs too. Today, there is a lot to gain from properly applying lean methodologies to […]

Successful Implementations of Six Sigma in the Modern Tech World

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Six Sigma is commonly associated with manufacturing and similar areas of the heavy industry, but the truth is that it has an application in many other fields, and it’s already enjoying a lot of success and attention in some of them. The tech industry is a particularly attractive field for those who want to experiment […]