In machine-based manufacturing, lean flow begins with the creation of process cells, and linking these cells together to synchronize production. (Firsts of two parts.) The best way to reduce machining ...

“It’s a challenging industry. One defective product gets to a customer, the results could be life ending. Quality is the number one concern. Without a quality reputation, there won’t be a business.

An overwhelming number of companies have already embraced lean as a business strategy that eliminates operational waste and improves bottom lines. As a foundation, they’ve applied principles of ...

The next green industry Lean Flow workshop, presented by FlowVision, will take place at Spring Meadow Nursery in Grand Haven, MI, on Jan. 16-17. Over the course of this intensive workshop, ...

“We are different. Every job is unique.” “We cannot expect teamwork from skilled trades. Their work is too specialized.” “We must keep our people busy at all times. That’s why inventory is so ...

If you're unfamiliar with the concept of Lean IT, it can be easy to get lost in jargon and vague descriptors of processes and goals. That's partly because it's not an entirely simple framework to ...

Capgemini Invent and Project & Team study recommends flow-based approach integrating Lean-Agile mindset to improve customer solutions & value Capgemini Invent and Project & Team jointly conducted a ...

In our last article we defined the key performance measures that this hospital HR department used to guide its improvement activities. One of the major problems identified by the scorecard was the ...