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[FACTORY TOUR] How Rolls Royce Build Quality

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Since 1906, the name Rolls Royce has been recognized as quality and luxury in transportation. Throughout its legendary history, discerning people from around the globe have chosen Rolls Royce vehicles for their transportation. They are understood to be the finest example of luxury and comfort in motor vehicles. Take a few minutes and immerse yourself in the […]

Getting Lean: 7 Types of Waste in the Education Process

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The concept of the ‘seven deadly wastes’ is one of the cornerstones of the lean methodology, and forms a part of a vital toolkit which every professional should be familiar with. If you are able to identify the impact that the seven wastes have on your workplace, then you can start to take the initial […]

How to Use DMAIC for Capacity Management

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Capacity management refers to the management of an organization’s resource limits, which may include office and manufacturing spaces, inventory, labor force and raw materials among others. In addition, capacity management measures the capacity of a company’s processes such as marketing and product development. It also looks at what restraints may be placed on capacity if […]

5 Important Characteristics of the Lean Supply Chain

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Contrary to what many business leaders think, supply chain management using lean is not just for companies that manufacture products, but can be used by any business that seeks to streamline its processes through the elimination of waste and activities which add no value to the customer. Companies have many areas within the supply chain […]

[VIDEO] Tesla Factory Tour With Elon Musk

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With Tesla and Elon Musk hitting the news almost everyday on a variety of topics other than manufacturing, it seems like a good time to refocus and revisit one of the most innovative manufacturing processes in action. Tesla, under the leadership of Elon Musk, is breaking the mold in manufacturing and doing just what everyone said […]

Hoshin Kanri Aligns Goals and Unifies Organizations

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The concept of Hoshin Kanri provides clarity and focus to an organization, by aligning strategic goals through all levels of an organization. It creates an organic flow of information which runs through an organization, where goals run down from management, through the mid-level operation to the production floor. In return, the flow reverses and the […]

Latest Trends in the Lean Supply Chain

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When trends emerge in the world of business and industry, they offer unique insights and provide opportunities to explore customer expectations and work towards their satisfaction. The future requires that the blueprint for supply chain management evolves into a more effective and efficient model. The future of supply chain management involves a lot more than […]

Celebrating the Workers That Make America Great

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America is known as the manufacturing powerhouse of the globe. Time and time again, the power of America’s manufacturing prowess has made this country strong for over a century. Technology over the years has played a role in that strength. Our manufacturing operations have figured out the most difficult challenges and produced the best products. […]

Key Performance Indicators Can Predict an Impending Storm

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Key performance indicators (KPIs) are among the most common tools used in business to help manage more effectively and guide the progress of the organization. They provide clarity to murky issues and put the spotlight on potential opportunities. Key performance indicators can help an organization predicate an impending storm and avoid potential downfalls. Leaders often […]

How to Improve Service Delivery in Government with Lean Six Sigma

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Many challenges exist when trying to implement lean in a governmental context. These include workforce structure, complex relationships with stakeholders, policies that discourage risk taking, and the problem of challenging existing structures. Although it is difficult to introduce lean thinking into government circles, it is possible. People who have worked in lean-focused change programs within […]