Learn how lean manufacturing and automation can work together for an efficient, high-integrity manufacturing operation.…

Learn how a fundamental lean technique -- poke-yoke -- can be used to dramatically reduce errors and defects in manufacturing.…

Learn the importance of using kaizen principles and lean techniques to design, build and launch new production facilities.…

Learn how three organizational elements --foundations, management and countermeasures – are fundamental to lean transformation.…

Lean transformation expert Richard Rahn of the Leonardo Group explains the crucial importance of changing the “look and feel” of workplace settings to improve worker morale and buy-in to lean.…

Sunnen, a global manufacturer of Honing Equipment tooling and supplies, uses lean manufacturing transformation to drive growth strategies and sustain a competitive edge, becoming a more flexible and innovative manufacturer.…

Learn how lean processes and lean transformation can help businesses improve their sustainable manufacturing performance.…

Lean design and construction techniques and aluminum structural framing are helping create a revolution in prefabricated home design.…

Lean design and construction techniques and aluminum structural framing are helping create a revolution in prefabricated home design.…

Principles and techniques for using automation technology to improve lean manufacturing performance.…

Ophthonix, a manufacturer of high-end custom eyeglasses, works with systems integrator Eagle technologies to implement new lean automated production line.…

Techniques and tips for solving each day’s “little” problems, to prevent them from growing into big problems.…

Implementing lean helps manufacturer of high-end security systems improve manual assembly, increase flexibility and custom-configure products to customer demand.…

Practical advice for developing effective informal communications that build support for lean transformation.…

Advice and guidelines for OEMs and manufacturers on designing manufacturing equipment optimized for lean.…

Using lean techniques to analyze and improve the “flows” and “connections” in typical engineering processes.…

Front-line supervisors play an absolutely vital role in lean transformation in manufacturing – and their success in this role depends on receiving the right lean training and support. Lean expert Jamie Flinchbaugh explains how supervisors need to be team-leaders and question-askers, and what steps manufacturers can take to ensure supervisors fulfill their role.…