During the planning, implementation and management of any lean enterprise process, there are lessons learned that would lead to improvements within the organization. Unfortunately, in many cases, these valuable lessons […]
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Lean project management focuses on completing a manufacturing project with more value and less waste. This needs to be done in a systematic way with a strong adherence to proven […]
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Process mapping, a tool utilized to map out processes visually, includes developing a process map to effectively communicate how a process works or flows in a clear, concise and understandable […]
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As businesses continue to adapt to economic challenges and opportunities, investment decision making remains an important factor. For manufacturers, selecting and implementing advanced manufacturing capabilities and technologies is one force […]
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Leveraging lean manufacturing principles to develop an efficient, competent and adaptable lean office culture is not a new idea, but one that has grown more urgent in recent years with […]
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Similar to how value stream mapping has helped many to understand and identify waste from a business viewpoint, mapping the green value stream will also help them surface environmental issues […]
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Business leaders, human resource managers and others involved in talent acquisition may be in for a challenging time. Some economists are predicting a potential recession in the next few years […]
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One of the big trends in manufacturing today is how lean manufacturing can help manufacturers meet production goals with a limited workforce, inflationary costs for materials, reduced internal and external […]
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A prominent national narrative that gained steam during the first several years of the pandemic and has continued to resonate throughout the business world states that remote work can be […]
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For many companies, developing and sustaining a continuous improvement culture to achieve production goals, instill innovation, drive efficiency and enhance job satisfaction has become a high priority initiative. In response […]
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