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Case Study: Reducing Lead Time By 35% for Replacement Part Orders

February 5, 2021
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In this case study, we are going to look at a manufacturing company that sells replacement parts for vehicles. Management decided to reduce the lead time by 40% in order to increase customer satisfaction. Currently, it is taking the company…

Standard Work: The Core of Continuous Improvement

January 12, 2020
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In order to achieve the desired results all the time, there has to be a recipe for success. The same is true when it comes to continuous improvement (kaizen) in lean, whether it is in the manufacturing, health or human…

Lean Manufacturing: 3 Steps to Boost Sustainability

February 6, 2017
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Lean consciousness and methods are only beginning to take root among senior managers and leaders in all sectors today. As efforts in Lean manufacturing spread across all industries, some basic ideas must remain in the forefront of those seeking true success with the practices. Here are three tips to success with Lean.