Lean’s three guiding principles involve purpose, process and people. “The primary purpose of any organization—and first step in any Lean thought process—is to correctly specify the value that the ...

With a robust pull-based supply chain, organizations can improve on-time shipments, increase customer service levels, free working capital, reduce components obsolescence and improve the reliability ...

Executives and managers in manufacturing have been subject to a great diversion ever since the advent of the Toyota Production System. In an effort to improve performance, many have wasted inordinate ...

Combining push and pull techniques, rather than opting for one or the other, can aid supply chain planning. Via a hybrid approach, in which forecast data are integrated into a pull-based scheduling ...

Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

Lean manufacturing centers around minimizing waste and reducing costs through automation and continuous improvements in operational efficiency. Lean manufacturing relies on integrated technological ...

Cell Design and Pull Systems provides an introduction to the origin, purpose, and advantages of cellular manufacturing. This class describes the basic characteristics of a work cell, along with how ...

Dave Drew, group pharmaceutical director of Matcon (Moreton-in-Marsh, UK), says that lean production is essential for drugmakers to survive in the current environment. Pharmaceutical companies today ...