Lean construction extends the methods of lean manufacturing to the construction industry by maximizing value and minimizing waste. The industry has quickly recognized the need to improve their processes to keep pace in an ever-growing environment. Recent studies by the industry have shown that 50% or more of effort in a built environment is non-value […]
[VIDEO] Lean Construction Methods Transform the Industry
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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 been done a certain way and there is no reason to change. Meanwhile, numerous industries have embraced lean methodologies and have significantly reduced waste, improved efficiency and delivered higher quality products […]
Creating Value Through Lean Sourcing
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] Boeing Builds Them in Nine Days
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Boeing builds the venerable 737 workhorse at a rate of one every nine days! That is a monumental feat of Lean manufacturing. The Boeing 737 is the workhorse of many airlines across the globe, flying short and medium range flights. It was originally designed in 1964 and took its first flight in 1967. In 1968, Lufthansa […]
[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 […]
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 and your work more productive. Value is everything your customer is paying for. Try to arrange your work in a way that has the most positive impact on […]
Push/Pull Production for Your Manufacturing Process
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 […]
Pull Production Makes Only What the Customer Demands
In Lean production, it is commonly understood to use pull production instead of push production, which is implemented with a Kanban system. But what makes the pull production system the way to go? Why not use a push production system? For most, the answers are about as clear as muddy water. A pull production system […]