After years of making auto parts, John Sapiente says the lessons of Japanese-style lean production are automatic, like a prayer a monk has been repeating since his novitiate days: Drive out costs. Produce high quality. Keep getting better. Otherwise, the customer moves on. The U.S. auto industry figured out it […]

We had a few readers respond to our asking for new questions. Keep’em coming. QUESTION: Given that some companies are already well down the Six Sigma and lean manufacturing path, TQM, JIT, etc., what is next for these companies?” ANSWER: This question is similar to one I read a few […]

July 28 to 31: Sprott-Stansberry Vancouver Natural Resource Investment Conference, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. B. Matthew Hornor, Kaizen’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. David Broughton, Executive Vice President, Exploration, will be presenting on July 30 at 3:45 to 4:15pm to provide a progress update on the company’s activities since […]

Marc Braun, Pcdata USA’s president explained, “Pcdata USA is looking forward to attending the Lean Conference again this year as we thoroughly support world class Lean Management and its Operating Practices. Our Order fulfillment systems play an important role in Lean Management and we are committed to help companies at […]

Over recent years the concept of Lean Manufacturing has received extensive exposure as a way to conserve resources, reduce waste, and improve profitability. There is no doubt that many manufacturers have benefitted in varying degree from implementing Lean Manufacturing processes in their operations, but are the full benefits of a […]

The concept of lean manufacturing is commonplace in the automotive industry. In this article we explore how Dearborn Mid-West Company (DMC), a manufacturer of automotive assembly lines, applied lean principles to their engineering processes. Michigan’s Dearborn Mid-West Company is deeply intertwined with the auto industry. As a tier-1 supplier to […]

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles and methods have long been used in manufacturing for reducing waste and removing errors and variations in production all of which improve profitability and customer satisfaction. But the principles apply into almost any organization or function, not just manufacturing. Lean focuses on identifying and eliminating […]

“The award is an important achievement,” says Fadi Nwilati, CEO of KAIZEN. “What has always mattered to us is that we maintain our level of professionalism and quality in the management of exclusive projects, think long term, and ensure that all of our clients are protected and well served.” Jatin […]

Manufacturing has a serious PR problem. Dark, dank, dangerous and disappearing is a work environment perception few find attractive. Luckily for manufacturing, the reputation is rarely valid, and all the industry has to do is show a current authentic picture to enough influencers to sway public opinion. Not easy, but […]

When the Heico Cos. LLC went through the Lean Six Sigma method of helping identify and remove waste in its production process, it dragged its law firm Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP through the process as well, leading to exceptional results. As part of the lean process, Heico set up […]