The best way to reduce machining lead time is to establish a “flow” from one process to another, using cells to link, synchronize, and eliminate excessive material handling, excess inventory, and ...

“We are different. Every job is unique.” “We cannot expect teamwork from skilled trades. Their work is too specialized.” “We must keep our people busy at all times. That’s why inventory is so ...

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 ...

FlexNet Lean Material Flow software for global manufacturing operations management (MOM) was developed in collaboration with Accenture to support Lean Manufacturing. It is designed to better ...

Many companies drive operational excellence into their operations. Yet when asked exactly what it is, there is always hesitation. Answers such as "It's about process quality (making perfect parts ...

Assembly lines keep the heart of manufacturing beating. When every part moves in sync, products roll out on time, and costs stay predictable. But it does not take much to throw this rhythm off. A ...

Krishna Valluru applies Lean to financial services: 50% faster processes, 25% cost savings, 30% error reduction via value ...

The Mini Section/Slide Dryer is a compact device built with improved LEAN workflow through microtome in mind. Air at a digitally controlled temperature is blown through the base of the instrument for ...