Over the course of the first five entries to this seven-part series, a case has been made for the need of Lean practice to evolve. An industrially proven strategy, metric and process have been ...

Lean manufacturing is not exactly new. It wasn't even new 25 years ago when Plastics News began publishing. Henry Ford was relying on lean nearly 100 years ago, when he needed an efficient factory to ...

If we are serious about global competitiveness and a sustained ability to retain American jobs in American factories, it is imperative we recognize one irrefutable fact: the technical issues ...

The 5S workplace organization method is the foundation of the lean manufacturing strategy that emphasizes eliminating waste while delivering quality products with greater efficiency. This article ...

We’re living in a consumer’s world—everything they want, they get, and retailers are beside themselves trying to accommodate. Gone are the days of two clothing collections per year; now it’s multiple ...

Lean Six Sigma gives employees the tools and training to optimize the production process. To better understand the difference: Lean Six Sigma = capable and effective. A key element in training is to ...