Reducing Lead Time in Manufacturing
6 min read When a customer places and order, they will typically want to get what they purchased as soon as possible. The amount of time between the... Read more
Author: Mike Wilson
Understanding 5S in the Workplace
3 min read 5S is a very popular way that companies can improve the way that things are organized in the workplace. The goal is to improve efficiency,... Read more
Gemba: Managing From Where Production Takes Place
3 min read There are hundreds of different management strategies that are used in businesses throughout the world. When you need to really get to the heart of... Read more
What is a Kaizen event?
2 min read Kaizen events, sometimes referred to as “Rapid Improvement Events” or “Kaizen Blitzes,” take place over a short period of time, usually a week or less.... Read more
5S Audit Checklist for the Factory
2 min read The 5S Audit Checklist helps to assess the organization standards of the office or the factory. This audit or score is generally based on the... Read more
5th Lean Continuous Impovement Series for Manufacturers
2 min read We were very heartened to see that good educational opportunities continue for those manufacturing firms that are concerned about and dedicated to the practice of... Read more
Decluttering Your Workspace With 5S
< 1 min read Lean, Kaizen and 5S are not just for manufacturers 5S can create some hard divides between those who love and appreciate the peace and calm... Read more
Kaizen Event Implementation – The Manual
2 min read Kaizen Events and how to implement them Because Kaizen is usually an event in itself, discussing the meaning and implementation of kaizen in a business... Read more
Ways To Improve A Product
< 1 min read Ways to Improve a Product | Inside Intercom Source: https://blog.intercom.io/ Kaizen (??) is the philosophy of continuous improvement. Web businesses searching to find product market... Read more
Lean Office – Tour a ‘real lean’ office (version 2)
< 1 min read This is a great case study on how an office environment can be influenced by the Lean philosophy. View a ‘real’ example of an office... Read more