Operational excellence through lean manufacturing
Organizational changes at La-z-boy emphasize lean manufacturing experience in career succession. Manufacturing leader will bring his strengths to the company’s production footprint. … Darrell Edwards...
View ArticleLean transformation requires communication strengths
Lean and Six Sigma require commitment and training of your best resources to champion and execute change in your enterprise. However, no change can be sustained without communicating the success, its...
View ArticleMerck operating model based on lean manufacturing
Merck continues to drive cost savings with workforce reductions in its operating model. … … “The company said it will more aggressively reduce its cost structure so Merck can continue to invest in...
View ArticleLEED Platinum data center enables GE lean manufacturing capabilities
GE builds green data center that achieves LEED Platinum performance level. The data center will enable applications that support lean manufacturing and other quality initiatives in the factory. … …...
View ArticleLean thinking drives hospital solutions
Lean education creates the mindset for hospital efficiency and effectiveness. UK practitioner targets patient privacy and patient healthcare quality with simple solutions. … … “Michael Korn, 30,...
View ArticleCIO initiatives target lean IT strategies
CIOs adopt organization models, mindset, and methodologies, such as lean manufacturing, to take costs out of the operations of IT. … … “Medium IT is the domain of IT-lite and lean IT where...
View ArticleLean shipyard makes efficient use of resources
Shipbuilder adopts lean to reduce wasteful steps in the manufacturing process and improve resource utilization rates across the roles in the workforce. … … “Most important, in Foggia’s view, was the...
View ArticleUK food industry lean improvement leadership
UK food manufacturers are challenged to explore adoption of technology as an enabler for future growth. … … “We are good at improving manufacturing processes such as lean manufacturing. But poor, as...
View ArticleAccuride Lean Manufacturing Systems Implementation
Accuride Corp is working on fixing the fundamentals in its operations while continuing to grow across the business segments. Operational efficiency is the focus of its improvement initiatives. … …...
View ArticleRemanufacture with lean in the ASEAN region
GE Transportation and PT Kereta Api Indonesia will accelerate locomotive remanufacturing processes in Asia using lean. … … “GE will also establish a traction motor remanufacturing center to serve...
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