In taking a cue from manufacturing, marketing departments are embracing the principles of lean agile practices. Research shows that over the past five
Marketing Professionals Adopt Lean Agile Techniques
Marketing professionals are starting to take their cues from the manufacturing industry and adopt lean agile principles to improve performance and
5 Principles for an Effective Kanban System
The kanban method, also known in Japanese as kamban' and translates into the equivalent of signboard' in Chinese, is a concept that stresses
Breaking Down Resource Efficiency vs Flow Efficiency
Thanks to its success, many businesses today are considering working under the Agile philosophy, which stresses the value of process efficiency.
Controlling WIP in the Automotive Industry
In the current economic climate, many manufacturers are coming under continuous pressure to cut down on their costs from both the market and
Optimizing Inventory in a Manufacturing Plant: 5 Methods
Senior executives of manufacturing organizations all know and understand the importance of managing inventory. What is surprising is how many managers
How Kanban Systems Can Help in Lean Manufacturing
If you have any experience of Lean manufacturing, then it is likely that you may have heard about the term Kanban. Kanban represents a highly visual
TPS and the Two Pillars of Lean
When first learning about TPS and lean, most become focused on the tools. They tend to be flashy and lend to endless discussion about technique and
[VIDEO] The True Focus of Lean and TPS
The true concept of lean and TPS has two main pillars. These two pillars are respect for people and continuous improvement. Many organizations who try