Tag: Manufacturing
Clearing out my "WIP"
It's time for another segment of "cleaning out the backlog," those articles I meant to blog about, but didn't get to. These are...
Sounds Like Lean in Michigan
TOM WALSH: Custom vehicle builder Spartan Motors has a can-do cultureThe article doesn't mention "Lean," but it's nice to see a positive story coming...
Example: 5S and Reducing Waste
www.kansascity.com | 09/10/2007 | To survive and thrive in these days of globalization, manufacturing companies must carve away the fat.Here's a nice news story...
Lean in the USA Today
USA Today - Lantech has success all wrapped upIt's a brief mention, but a positive mention of Lean in the USA Today Money section...
More Wisconsin Lean
Green Bay Press-Gazette - Tufco growing operations while keeping safety in focus:Another story from a small company in Wisconsin:""It is easy to downsize. Growth...
Not Blowing "Hot Air" About Lean
Fanmaker hot on local production -- chicagotribune.comOk, sorry for the headline. I think mine's worse than the Trib's. The article gives credit...
Lean Success in Michigan
Hiring, new floor plan help spur manufacturer - MLive.comHere's a story about a small Michigan manufacturer that is using Lean as part of their...
Another Lean Textile Example
Maintaining a fat-free factory floorHere's a nice factory case study, once again in the textiles industry (just like this recent post). It's...
Recent Factory Examples in the News
Let's kick off July with some stories about Lean, stories that seem positive on the surface, at least. Be sure to read down to...
A Collection of Lean Success Stories
Sometimes these stories come across the wire in batches, there's a flurry of positive Lean news this week: Pierce ablaze with ordersHere'...
Nike Plans to "Just Do It" with Lean?
Perspectives in Responsible Sourcing: June 3, 2007 - June 9, 2007Nike is out with its most recent "Corporate Responsibility Report." As Rachelle Jackson...
Lean Louisville Sluggers
Louisville Slugger: The sweet spot:As the article points out, Kentucky is quite the hotbed of lean manufacturing, with the influence of the Toyota Georgetown...