Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

IndustryWeek’s coverage of lean and continuous improvement over the past year presents a wealth of wisdom to help advance ...

Resistance to change during a lean transformation is inevitable. Let’s not be surprised when it surfaces. It’s part of the process. There are several root causes, including a lack of understanding, ...

Global Connect, a major telecommunications service provider, partners with national cable providers to bundle media and telecom services offered through voice over Internet protocol (VoIP). Global ...

Lean@VirginiaTech will host a â Why Lean Safety?â workshop on October 26 and 27, 2011 in the Raleigh-Durham airport area and share insights on how to best manage safety issues using Lean principles.

There is a lean thinking book that should be in everyone’s library. It is titled, “All I Need to Know about Manufacturing I Learned in Joe’s Garage: World Class Manufacturing Made Simple” by William ...

Shannon Karels, a senior operations manager, and Kathy Miller, a senior operations executive, use their collective experience to share knowledge about supply chain leadership and the journey to ...

The central thesis of Shannon Karels and Kathy Miller’s first book, Steel Toes and Stilettos: A True Story of Women Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Transformation Success, is that lean transformation ...

1. It’s here. Many big healthcare systems claim are “all in” with Lean an essential part of their operating strategy. If this year’s Lean Healthcare Summit is any indication, the Lean movement in ...

California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) recently partnered with Casa Herrera to implement a Lean/Continuous Improvement training program aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, ...