Interphex, New York, NY (Apr. 24)-Compared with other industries such as the automotive industry, the pharmaceutical industry has been slow to adopt lean manufacturing. This situation, however, is ...

The course will present a brief history of Lean and an introduction to Lean concepts, such as the 5 Lean fundamentals, defining value-added activities, the “8 forms of waste” and a Kaizen simulation.

It’s a question that crops up with amazing regularity: What’s next after lean manufacturing? It’s an odd inquiry, really, because it implies that you “finish” lean or toss it aside in favor of the ...

Knowledge and experience in quality and continuous improvement are highly valued by today's employers. The principles are being applied in engineering, healthcare, business, service, nonprofits, and ...

For manufacturers seeking to improve operational performance, understanding how waste appears on the shop floor — and how to ...

Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principals are used to improve processes and create efficiencies in the overall manufacturing process. Lean manufacturing is used to minimize waste, while saving costs ...

As you may know from my last article, another cabinet manufacturer is beginning the lean journey. Hodges Millwork of Royse City, Texas, is the quintessence of custom cabinet manufacturing. I’m certain ...

With the help of Volvo, several schools in Berkeley County School District are offering students an introduction to learn manufacturing and safety training. Registration is currently open for students ...