To remain competitive, manufacturers must utilize "lean manufacturing" — operating with maximum productivity and process efficiency, while generating quality products. Although establishing processes ...

Visitors at ATX East can get a free mini-CD containing all the episodes and transcripts from the Rexroth Lean Manufacturing Podcast Series. Newest episode gives advice for OEMs and manufacturers on ...

Gerry Boushelle, associate director of global supply chain clinical-supply manufacturing in Pfizer’s (New York) global research and development division, presented a case study of the company’s ...

Lean thinking originated with the Toyota Production System. Its success in streamlining existing automotive manufacturing processes led to the adaptation of those principles to other areas of business ...

Digital information technologies can help companies enhance their lean manufacturing strategies. Tim Stuart, founder and president at Visual Decisions Inc., used a FitBit to illustrate how. “FitBit ...

Lean manufacturing and green manufacturing are not always considered at the same time as companies plan their factory improvement initiatives. Often, in “going green,” a company will aim for a certain ...

On a roll for over 50 years now, Toyota Motor Corp. is the logical first place to look for a glimpse into the future of lean manufacturing. There a new generation is gearing up to spread the tried-and ...

As more building project teams look for ways to collaborate better, technology continues to provide solutions. Yet, as I learned from the experience of one of my customers, choosing the wrong ...

Lean and agile manufacturing refer to modern advances in production technology and manufacturing methodology that have led to reduced costs, quicker response time and improved customer service in ...

The move only served to compound existing inefficiencies in its manufacturing processes. In response, management felt compelled to outsource manufacturing to China, where the savings in labor alone, ...