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5S Methodology – Understanding and Applying the Concepts
The 5S methodology was developed in Japan, and was identified as one of the techniques that enabled Just-in-time manufacturing. Two major frameworks for understanding and applying 5S to business...
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Fourth of July: Celebrating the Power of the Constitution
“I am well aware of the toil and blood and Treasure, that it will cost us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing...
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Does Lean Six Sigma Have a Place in Sports?
Does Lean Six Sigma Have a Place in Sports? Lean methodologies, and Six Sigma in particular, have gained a lot of mainstream attention over the last few years, and people are now exploring more and...
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The Spread of Lean Six Sigma from Its Original Inception to Today
The Spread of Lean Six Sigma from Its Original Inception to Today Lean is a popular concept in many organizations today, but its presence in industry is actually relatively recent, dating only a few...
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Lean manufacturing takes into account waste created through overburden and waste created through unevenness in workloads. Working from the perspective of the client who consumes a product or service,...
View ArticleTPS – The History of the Toyota Production System
The Toyota Production System (TPS) is an integrated socio-technical system, developed by Toyota, that comprises its management philosophy and practices. The TPS organizes manufacturing and logistics...
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[VIDEO] Takt Time Keeps Pace in Lean Manufacturing
Takt time is the average time between the start of production of one unit and the start of production of the next unit, when these production starts are set to match the rate of customer demand. If a...
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Takt Time – The Steady Beat of Quality
Takt time is a way of measuring the rate of production in line with customer demand. It takes its name from the German word taktzeit, which translates to clock interval and has its roots in musical...
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Lean Six Sigma and Politics – A Surprisingly Good Mix
Lean Six Sigma and Politics – A Surprisingly Good Mix Even though there have been some attempts to introduce Lean and Six Sigma concepts into the world of politics, and they’re usually met with a lot...
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Is Lean Six Sigma Truly Universal Enough to Work for Any Process?
Is Lean Six Sigma Truly Universal Enough to Work for Any Process? As Lean Six Sigma is becoming more and more accepted in various areas – including some unexpected ones – more people are understandably...
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[VIDEO] A Keynote On TPS Lean Leadership Featuring Jeffrey Liker
Dr. Jeffrey K. Liker is Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan, owner of Liker Lean Advisors, LLC, Partner in The Toyota Way Academy, and Partner in Lean...
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Lean Initiatives – Learning With AMS
From the vastness of the Grand Canyon to the red rocks of Sedona and the living Sonoran Desert, you will find Arizona’s landscapes inspiring! The spectacular canyons, blooming deserts, raging rivers,...
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What Is A Standardized Work Process Capacity Sheet?
Standardized Work Process Capacity Sheet One of the fundamental steps in implementing standardized work in your organization is the Process Capacity Sheet. When used correctly, they can be a very...
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What Is A Standardized Work Combination Sheet?
Standardized Work Combination Sheet The main data relevant for the Combination Sheet is the way different parts of the working process interact with each other, and the timing needed between the...
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What Is A Standardized Work Chart?
Standardized Work Chart The Standardized Work Chart is where things get interesting for many leaders, as this is the part which actually allows you to unleash your creativity to some degree. This sheet...
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Standard Work – Overview
Standard Work – Overview Standard work is a crucial element of lean, and it’s important for every leader to understand it deeply through practice. Unfortunately, the reality is far from that. Many...
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Lean Thinking: How Well Does Lean Manufacturing Feed into the Food Industry?
Lean manufacturing is a series of techniques that will improve the performance of a factory, a department or even a single production line or machine. Lean thinking in manufacturing is logical and as...
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Factory Tour: Making America’s Favorite Jelly Bean
Jelly beans are small bean-shaped sugar candies with soft candy shells and thick gel interiors. The confection comes in a wide variety of colors and flavors, and is primarily made of sugar. It is...
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Toyota’s 4 Stages of Leader Development
Toyota’s 4 Stages of Leader Development Toyota have made many contributions to the lean scene, and one can learn a lot from the way the company works. One of the more interesting ideas worth exploring...
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Support Daily Kaizen This is one one in a series of 4 articles about Toyota’s Stages of Leader Development It’s not enough to simply implement lean methodologies in an organization once – the whole...
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