Lean Manufacturing Articles

1). Preparation for Lean Manufacturing By : The General
It seems that every manufacturing company is now trying to adapt the Lean Philosophy, invented and mastered by Toyota Corporation. Lean manufacturing has also spilled over into non manufacturing industries. Unfortunately, many companies don’t completely understand the true meaning of Lean Manufacturing. Lean Manufacturing, simply put, is “continuously improving your processes to eliminate waste”.
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2). Total Quality Lean: The Critical Connection Between Lean Manufacturing and World Class Quality By : Jack Harrison
The philosophy and techniques involved in operating a "Lean" organization are absolutely critical requirements for World Class quality performance. This article explains the linkages.
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3). Andon - Lean Manufacturing By : Paul Swift
Andon is one of the three elements that make up the principle of Jidoka - Jidoka Jidoka is made up of three elements, these are: - 1.Andon 2.Full work system 3.Error proofing (pokayoke) So exactly what does andon look like? What an Andon System does:- l.Andon allows timely corrective actions by alerting personnel when abnormal conditions occur.
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4). Lean Manufacturing Process For Beginners By : Fidens Felix
Every company has been asking what is lean manufacturing process. This article answers what is this manufacturing process as compared to the present manufacturing methods and why should it be considered.
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5). To Blitz or not to Blitz By : Malcolm Jones
‘Kaizen Blitz’ was brought to the West by Yoshiki Iwata, an ex-Toyota employee, who taught the Toyota Production System to Toyota’s suppliers. The Toyota learning approach is very experiential – Taiichi Ohno famously declined to discuss the theory of TPS with Shigeo Shingo – he was only interested in learning through application. The experiential model means that the learner is expected to follow the direction of the sensei, or master, and learn through the experience, until they are able to apply TPS principles themselves.
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6). Reasons Of Why Companies Use Lean Manufacturing By : Fidens Felix
This article describes why many companies use lean manufacturing system and how it can help boost your bottom line.
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7). Transitioning to "Lean" Part 1 - Top Management Implications By : Jack Harrison
While the transition to Lean manufacturing can generate huge results, there are also some extremely important implications and pitfalls that Top Management needs to be aware of. Some of the more critical ones are addressed in this article.
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8). Six Sigma – Not Just For Manufacturing By : D. David Dugan
Although the Six Sigma methodology originally started out as a way to improve processes and products in a manufacturing environment, today it has grown to encompass a broad range of industries. As companies begin to realize the benefits a total quality improvement cycle can have upon the organization they are adopting Six Sigma and its practices into their own fold.
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9). How to Screw Up a Lean Transition By : Jack Harrison
There are many ways to make the transition to lean. Some work better than others. One thing is for certain: It is considerably more difficult to make the change on a second attempt, i.e. after an initial failure. This article addresses many of the common causes of the implosion.
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10). The Lean Manufacturing Assessment - A Brief Overview By : Bill Hanover
Want to know what to expect when you sign-up for a Lean Manufacturing Assessment? This article provides a brief overiew of the process so you can go in with your eyes wide open for maximum results.
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