Poor processes directly affect client service and client satisfaction. You see it in delays in completing jobs, responding to client requests, or when a partner fails to communicate a piece of ...

While Lean principles have been known and applied in a variety of manufacturing processes, the applications in product development have been slower to come. Several companies have also applied Lean to ...

“Lean” process improvement can reduce costs, improve efficiency and make execution more predictable. Lean requires an investment and a culture change. Lean has resulted in improved execution in a ...

Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

The principles of 'lean management' have permeated many sectors of today's business world, secondary to the success of the Toyota Production System. This management method enables workers to eliminate ...

Ariens Co. CEO Dan Ariens says he plans regular plant-floor gemba walks as a way to hold employees accountable for their lean manufacturing obligations. Legendary lean practitioner Art Byrne says he ...

Single-use filtration and fill–finish technologies can be used as part of a lean manufacturing strategy to boost production, and reduce manufacturing waste and costs. Single-use filtration and ...

Since 2013, the Lean methodology has helped City of Mississauga employees simplify processes, reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve staff productivity. Lean was introduced as a way to ...

Lean manufacturing starts with “buy in” at the shop-floor level, by individual workers. Those who do the work need to be fully invested in the process for it to succeed. Lean manufacturing is perhaps ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Lean is good. Fat is bad. Right? Maybe not. Ask the polar bear if he doesn’t store fat, how would he survive the winter? This furry ...