Advanced Manufacturing
Key Figures in the History of Lean
8 Heroes of Lean Manufacturing Many people have heard of the term Lean or Lean Manufacturing. But most people do not know the history behind Lean. The philosophy, as we know it today, has...
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Speed versus Throughput
Remember the movie Speed from 1994? One of the more quoted lines from that movie was something like this – “Pop quiz, hotshot. There's a bomb on a bus. Once the bus goes 50 miles an hour, the bomb...
Process vs. Technology in Productivity
For readers who don't recognize the item in the photo, this is a manual typewriter. For those that do recognize it, not only do I have a sense of your age, but I'm guessing it brings back some type...
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Five Benefits of Embracing Sustainability and Green Manufacturing
Embracing sustainable and green principles is not just a trend. Cultivating sustainable and green practices helps organizations become more efficient, competitive and profitable. It’s more than...