How can you improve on just-in-time? The solution is as simple as it is effective. High stock levels are a huge cost factor, so avoiding them… Read more
Companies that want to know parts are safely stored and in easy reach turn to FIFO as the solution. Only last week, we emphasised just how… Read more
The terminology of lean production may at first seem a little odd to beginners. Explaining the just-in-time method is a good place to start, as it… Read more
The lean philosophy isn’t the only option when seeking to optimise processes. Six Sigma – a process ... Read more
Industrial production is always subject to fluctuations – in both directions. The Japanese Heijunka ... Read more
Lean production and particularly 5S are a combination of concept and technology. And there can be no ... Read more
Cutting-edge universities are also training students in the continuous improvement process (CIP) and ... Read more
Avoiding waste (Muda) is one of the most important tasks in lean production. That is why it is essen ... Read more
The seven Muda show where waste is generated in production and how it can be eliminated by applying ... Read more
As the lean philosophy gains ground in industry, demand for appropriate training courses is growing, ... Read more
The second part of our history of lean production looks at the new role of employees and the continu ... Read more
Production is production – how can it be lean? The debate about what exactly lean production is and ... Read more
