Identifying The Wastes Named By Lean Manufacturing

By Mike | July 13, 2008

Before we move on, let us first answer the issue raised by this article by identifying what the top seven wastes companies identified as the reasons for the production delays, gargantuan costs and, eventually, bankruptcy filings and hostile takeovers are.
1) overproduction
2) transportation
3) motion (processes that don’t need to be conducted)
4) inventory
5) processing
6) waiting time
7) scrap [...]

Lean Manufacturing Systems

By Mike | July 10, 2008

The lean manufacturing systems is a general term applied to the latest methods of manufacturing that maximizes value and minimizes the waste. Lean manufacturing systems are varied systems designed to improve the manufacturing line of any company.
Definitions Of Terms In Lean Manufacturing Systems
1. Value in terms of the lean manufacturing systems is basically what the [...]

Free Training on Lean Manufacturing

By Mike | July 7, 2008

Lean manufacturing is a holistic and effective set of approaches, principles and business strategies that aims to maximize productivity by minimizing unnecessary, unproductive and wasteful practices, tasks, activities and behaviors in the work place.
The modern work place is bugged by many issues, with labor relations and labor concerns affecting both employee and employer relations and [...]

Getting The Most From The Tools of Lean Manufacturing

By Mike | July 1, 2008

Lean manufacturing espouses the ‘no waste’ philosophy in managing the workplace and production processes. It does not know any company size. Whether it’s a major corporation or a small group of five housewives with a cookie business, successful lean manufacturing techniques lies in its implementation and the discipline of those participating in it.
Experts say that [...]

Getting In Shape With Lean Manufacturing Techniques

By Mike | June 29, 2008

Everyone wants to have a good physique and a healthy condition. When the entire body is working efficiently, the individual said to be strong and resistant to diseases. Training the body and toning the muscles can achieve this.
This analogy works in the business organization system. All departments work like the different parts of the body.  [...]

The Benefits Of A Lean Manufacturing System

By Mike | June 26, 2008

A lean manufacturing system is a system and philosophy that was first developed by Toyota for its production system. Lots of manufacturing business has adopted this system for them to enjoy the benefits that it has to offer.
The name “lean manufacturing system” is a generic term that refers to the principles and theories to rid [...]

Sustaining the Gains from Lean Manufacturing

By Mike | June 23, 2008

Lean manufacturing is becoming a popular and widely used set of techniques and approaches aimed at boosting profitability and increasing competitiveness among major companies worldwide.
Because the world economy has somehow been subjected to various crises and turmoil from political and other economic hurdles, companies around the world are currently on the receding trend.
That is why [...]

Lean Manufacturing Processes

By Mike | June 20, 2008

Understanding Lean Manufacturing Processes
Empowering and inspiring firms to implement strategies that would seek the maximum value of their goods and services and, at the same time, reduce wasteful elements and activities significantly is the primary goal of lean manufacturing processes.
Since its introduction, most observers say it was pioneered by  business tycoon Henry Ford and further [...]

Lean Manufacturing Printing Industry

By Mike | June 17, 2008

Lean Manufacturing and the Printing Industry
The printing industry, just like all other global industries, is also affected by the crunches and economic hardships affecting global corporate firms nowadays.
The printing industry is mostly affected now by the rising popularity of the internet.  The broadcast industry, for the past few decades have dominated the whole media universe.
That [...]

Lean Manufacturing Principles

By Mike | June 14, 2008

Understanding The Lean Manufacturing Principles
Companies are always searching for a more efficient way to run their business. Cost cutting is the most popular way of doing getting ahead of the competition. This ideal management setting can be achieved by practicing the lean manufacturing principles.
Lean manufacturing is the management philosophy of no waste. The focus is [...]