From Kaizen to Continuous Improvement

Kaizen Kickoff Complete! But now what?

So you are fully committed to your lean implementation and there is nothing that is going to get...

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How to Launch Lean Manufacturing

The Lean ROI 

Lean plants are safer, produce higher quality products, ship product on-time and produce at lower costs than non-lean...

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The Value of a Value Stream Map (VSM)

What is a value stream? A value stream is the flow of all information and materials used to create customer value. This "value" could be...

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How to Use Single-Piece Flow

Single-Piece Flow is the Cornerstone of Lean Manufacturing.

With single-piece methodology,  you want the initial process to produce...

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Lean Tool: How to Implement the 5S System

5S stands for Sort, Set-in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain. These are the steps we use to clean up and organize an area in the...

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