Lean manufacturing centers around minimizing waste and reducing costs through automation and continuous improvements in operational efficiency. Lean manufacturing relies on integrated ...

There are a number of articles and books written on lean manufacturing techniques and lean construction, including many in the pages of Snips about applying lean in sheet metal shops. This article ...

The core principles of lean: a roadmap to success Implementing lean manufacturing involves more than just cutting costs; it requires a fundamental shift in mindset and a commitment to continuous ...

“Smart technologies, used correctly, have really enhanced or accelerated companies’ ability to implement lean manufacturing and drive improvement in a big way.” Argyle is in somewhat of a unique ...

Lean manufacturing principles are based on the idea that a company is at its best when it minimizes physical waste and maximizes its available resources. Implementing lean manufacturing policies ...

There must be strong representation from different teams like R&D, legal, manufacturing, quality assurance, and others that can all help ensure that any implementation of Lean Six Sigma ...

Indeed, over the past five years more than 90% of finalists and winners of IndustryWeek's own Best Plants competition, which recognizes manufacturing excellence, reported implementing lean ...

The battle begins when a company starts to implement "lean manufacturing," a practice that pits costs against productivity. This week's column examines the implications of the way lean philosophy ...

Defense and aerospace suppliers need to catch up to prime contractors in the application of lean development and manufacturing processes, according to a recent report from the Government ...