Lean manufacturing techniques are being implemented at some of the world's leading companies. Metabo, a German manufacturer of power tools across all
Tetra Pak Innovates With New Technology
Seeking to improve efficiencies for their ice cream producer customers, global packaging and processing company Tetra Pak has just launched a new ice
Applying the PDCA Cycle in Healthcare: An Overview
The PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle is one of the most commonly used tools for structuring the work of an organization nowadays, and it has found its
What is the A3 Problem Solving Method?
The A3 problem solving method, like many other concepts related to Lean manufacturing, originated at Toyota and saw active use at the organization for
Value Stream Mapping: Basic Steps to Get Started
Value stream mapping (VSM) is a fundamental lean technique that's fallen out of use in recent years for various reasons, but it can still be of huge
Lean Manufacturing: The Basics of Workplace Organization
An efficiently organized workplace is the most fundamental step to guaranteeing the organization's productivity and preparing it for major expansions
What are the Principles of Lean?
Lean principles are all around us nowadays, and it's hard to miss all the talk about it. Yet at the same time, people often find it hard to pinpoint
YouTube Video – The Significance of Lean Leadership
Lean leaders exist at many different ranks throughout an organization. They can be the hourly floor employee, a procurement specialist, a warehouse
TED Talk Video – Lean Thinking Applied To All
Can the lean methodology be applied to all areas of our lives beyond the workplace? Can we use the methodology to explore our full potential and make