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
[VIDEO] Lean Thinking Principles
Lean was born out of manufacturing practices, but in recent times, has transformed the world of knowledge work and management. It encourages the
Principles of Lean Thinking
During the 1980's the principles of lean thinking took hold in US manufacturing. The existing techniques of manufacturing were questioned as the
Hoshin Kanri Aligns Goals and Unifies Organizations
The concept of Hoshin Kanri provides clarity and focus to an organization, by aligning strategic goals through all levels of an organization. It
[VIDEO] Lean Agile Sprints for Marketing
In taking a cue from manufacturing, marketing departments are embracing the principles of lean agile practices. Research shows that over the past five
Marketing Professionals Adopt Lean Agile Techniques
Marketing professionals are starting to take their cues from the manufacturing industry and adopt lean agile principles to improve performance and
PDCA Creates a Culture of Critical Thinking
PDCA is a methodology used to control and continuously improve processes and products. The roots of the philosophy can be traced back to the Tokyo
[VIDEO] The Challenges of Demand Management
The function of recognizing all demands for goods and services to support the marketplace. It involves prioritizing demand when supply is lacking.
Demand Management Creates a Balance Between Supply and Demand
Demand Management allows an organization to create a more efficient supply chain. The best way to create efficiency is through transparency and