Are you looking to improve your manufacturing processes in a way that cater to the environment? You couldn’t have picked a better time. Green manufacturing is in full swing lately, and many companies have been jumping on board the trend. And that’s certainly a good thing to see, because this will likely become one of […]
Identifying the Main Sources of Environmental Harm in Production
Identifying the Main Sources of Environmental Harm in Production If you’re trying to be more green in your manufacturing processes, you need to start by identifying the main problems that cause harm in the first place. These will vary from one company to another, and they won’t be immediately obvious in every case. But with […]
What is Quick Response Manufacturing?
> What is Quick Response Manufacturing? There are so many strategies that businesses can use to be successful in their field and one of them is Quick Response Manufacturing. This strategy allows a business to be able to cut lead time when they are producing their products. When lead time is cut, an organization is […]
[VIDEO] The Developments That Inspired TPS
What were the historical events that led to the birth of the Toyota Production System (TPS)? Tracing the history back to Eli Whitney and the concept of interchangeable parts, through the realities of post-war Japan and Douglas McAurthur, the tenets of Lean manufacturing and TPS were built on a foundation of innovative thinkers, each contributing […]
[VIDEO] Understanding Lean Six Sigma
Is it Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma? What is Lean then? These can be some of the most confusing questions that can be asked when trying to understand quality processes. Understanding the differences and similarities are crucial to clarity.  Check out this informative video that defines what is really Lean Six Sigma. Related […]
[VIDEO] The Five Principles of Lean
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’
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
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!
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
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 […]
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