Heijunka: Levelled production
Industrial production is always subject to fluctuations – in both directions. The Japanese Heijunka method represents an ideal tool for smoothing out the flow... Read more.
The 5S method – the lean philosophy in action
Lean production and particularly 5S are a combination of concept and technology. And there can be no better example of this than when our Work Bench... Read more... Read more.
How CIP and lean production affects employees
Cutting-edge universities are also training students in the continuous improvement process (CIP) and lean production. In the second part of our interview on lean... Read more.
Lean production: Using tube systems for research and teaching
The continuous improvement process (CIP) and lean production are now being taught in universities. This interview with Professor Helmut Abels (Cologne University... Read more.
The 7 Muda: Tackling waste
Avoiding waste (Muda) is one of the most important tasks in lean production. That is why it is essential to raise awareness of this issue and... Read more... Read more.
Online specialist mechanical engineering dictionary: 26,000 terms in one place
The world of mechanical engineering is as fascinating as it is complex, and students of the subject find themselves facing countless technical terms, models and... Read more.
Seven Muda – the rules against waste
The seven Muda show where waste is generated in production and how it can be eliminated by applying the continuous improvement process.... Read more.
Getting efficient more efficiently
As the lean philosophy gains ground in industry, demand for appropriate training courses is growing, too. Lean production focuses on minimising the wastage of time... Read more.
