In the most basic terms, Kanban is an innovative technique that is used in project management. The technique allows teams to be more productive and
[VIDEO] Lean Factory Tour of Seating Matters
Seating Matters was established to improve patients' lives and to influence clinical best practices. Their mission was to create chairs that would
[VIDEO] Building the Porsche 911
When you talk about speed, one of the first cars that comes to mind is the iconic Porsche 911. Since 1963, Porsche AG of Stuttgart has been building
Lean Construction Methodologies Lay a New Foundation
Lean construction extends the methods of lean manufacturing to the construction industry by maximizing value and minimizing waste. The industry has
[VIDEO] Lean Construction Methods Transform the Industry
The construction industry has been mired in an environment that has been siloed and antiquated for years. The view has been that things have always
[VIDEO] Muda Is All About Waste
Muda is all about waste and Lean manufacturing is about eliminating Muda. It is any activity that adds no real value to the product or service being
Elimination of Muda is the Key to Efficiency
Muda means waste and refers to a wide range of non-value-adding activities; eliminating waste is the key to efficiency. When you look at
Creating Value Through Lean Sourcing
Even though Lean principles are widely applied in manufacturing, the same principles can be beneficial to sourcing. Just like in manufacturing, the
[VIDEO] Vintage Jaguar Factory Tour
Jaguar has set the standard for luxury and speed in fine motorcars since 1922. The company was founded as the Swallow Sidecar Company, making sidecars