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[VIDEO] The Five Principles of Lean

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The cornerstone of any organization is based on efficiency and  value to the customer. A lean thinking organization  uses five simple principles to ensure it understands the true value of the customer and the processes are finely tuned to reduce any process that creates waste. By ingraining lean thinking into the culture of the organization, […]

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 […]

[VIDEO] The TAKT Time of Manufacturing

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Takt time is the pace of production that aligns production with customer demand. Simply put, it is how fast you need to manufacture product in order to fill your customer orders. It is a key concept in lean manufacturing. and the heartbeat of a lean organization by matching actual production to demand. It is not a goal to […]

[VIDEO] Let the Music Play with Gibson Guitars!

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For more than 100 years, Gibson guitars have defined the sounds of musicians and fans. They are the most iconic brand of guitars in the world. Gibson guitars were founded in 1894 in Nashville, TN, by Orville Gibson. They quickly developed a legacy of world-class craftsmanship and exceeding the expectations of every artist that picked […]

[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 call […]

[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 […]

Why Performance Reporting is Essential to Lean

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Performance reporting is an essential part of the lean strategy. Businesses need to understand their performance levels by assessing and reporting their goals, targets, and objectives continuously. Following these measurements and reports, adjustments and decisions can be made in accordance with the lean methodology. Establishing Benchmarks Performance reporting can help establish benchmarks that can be […]

5 Reasons Why Companies Do Not Implement Lean Six Sigma

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Most businesses and manufacturers have heard of the Lean and Six Sigma strategies. In fact, businesses around the world have been using these extremely powerful tools for years now. They have helped in process improvement and increased business productivity. Overall, they resulted in a richer customer experience. However, it is unfortunate that many businesses have […]

4 Reasons for Operational Excellence (OpEx) Failure

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Operational Excellence (OpEx) finds its origins in the principles of total quality management. Keeping certain aspects in mind can help OpEx deployments succeed. Having a clear vision and purpose for your deployment is most important. Maintain a strong focus on the creation of customer value. In fact, it is recommended to measure the factors that […]