In machine-based manufacturing, lean flow begins with the creation of process cells, and linking these cells together to synchronize production. (Firsts of two parts.) The best way to reduce machining ...

With a renewed focus on “doing more with less,” many organizations are looking to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in their supply chains. A variety of opinions exist on how organizations can ...

Lufthansa plans to cut 4,000 jobs by 2030, focusing on admin roles and AI-driven efficiency, while targeting higher margins ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. In lean production, spending resources for any goal other ...

In an era of rapid automotive industry transformation, lean manufacturing remains relevant as a cornerstone of efficient production. Lean manufacturing philosophy emphasises reducing waste and making ...

Today’s productivity improvement goals, and the significant disparity in wages between U.S. manufacturing and lower-cost countries, require shops to use as much of a machine operator’s idle time as is ...

This seminar offers medical device manufacturers the opportunity to enhance efficiency and compliance by applying Lean Documentation and Lean Configuration principles. Led by expert Jose Mora, it ...

As great as advances in surgical instrumentation are, the complexity of these devices can add to surgical risk and increase burden on operating room supply chain, according to a study published in ...

If you haven’t started applying lean construction techniques to your sheet metal shop, it’s not too late to start and get ahead of your competition. A few years ago, many ductwork fabrication shop ...