Lean
Manufacturers Meeting Increased Demand by Getting Lean
Reducing Waste, Improving Efficiently, Productivity, and Creating a Smoother Running Facility Lean is becoming a sought-after skill set for organizations seeking to…
Next Step in Lean Manufacturing – Kata
Critical-Thinking to Expand Continuous Improvement “Why is our lead time so long?” If you’ve asked this question on the shop floor, more…
Unionwear Maintains a Competitive Edge
American Textile Manufacturer Thrives in New Jersey Unionwear, an American apparel manufacturer based in New Jersey, celebrates the company’s effort to implement…
Investing In Lean Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing is defined as a systematic method for the elimination of waste within a manufacturing system. It also assesses waste created through overburden and…
When In Doubt, Always Look For New Ways To Optimize Your Manufacturing Facility
The core of process improvement is to close gaps in performance, recognize existing problems that impact quality, and remove any activities that…
Hoshin Planning: Strategically Drive Improvements
Hoshin Planning, commonly referred to as, “policy deployment”, is a method used to ensure that the strategic goals of a company are…
Becoming More Lean Vs. Cost Cutting
Most people think Lean processes are the same as cost cutting measures, but this is not correct! Understanding the difference between the…
Using KPIs during a Lean Transformation
Metrics are used in all industries. They can be used to measure the overall success of an organization or manage daily functions….
Digging Deeper into Using 5S
“5S” is the practice of keeping the workplace organized, free of clutter and clean at all times. The concept originated in Japanese manufacturing…
Learning By Example: NJ Manufacturing Success Stories (Part 3)
It is important for manufacturers to prioritize growth in order to survive. Sometimes growth means shedding old products and bringing new ones…