Stepping onto a manufacturing floor that is operating at peak performance is not unlike attending an opera. Each assembly cell creates its own unique tune, providing a critical note to the symphony of motion ringing out. The hum of productivity builds as craftsmanship merges with efficiency in the grand theater of manufacturing finesse. Does this […]
What Leaders Should Expect During a Lean Transformation
Embarking on a lean transformation journey can be a powerful, evolutionary strategy for organizations aiming to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement. The Lean transformation strategy, often inspired by the standard principles of Lean Manufacturing, involves a comprehensive overhaul of an organization’s processes, mindset, and culture to streamline operations and deliver greater value […]
Kaizen Award Earned by Lean Horizons Client Tempel Steel
Lean Horizons client Tempel Steel earned an award on January 4, 2014 for Best Kaizen Project at the Quality Circle Forum of India. The Kaizen award Tempel received was for an innovative tool used to reduce set-up time on a 300 ton progressive press. The Kaizen event, led by Lean Horizons’ Ashok Puri, identified the […]
Six Sigma Versus Lean Tools
Lean and Six Sigma have now matured as the premier continuous improvement tools in today’s business environment. But there is still much confusion over which is the best tool to use and when. Some companies declare themselves staunch six sigma advocates and some are just as passionate about the lean tools. This mindset can often […]
How do you Drive Lean in a Process Industry?
In a process industry environment small improvements make a big difference due to the high volume of product moving through the facility in a short period of time. I remember one facility that was running at the high end of the customer material specification due to process variation. After improving the process variation we were […]
Lean Accounting and Accounting for Lean Presented at Shared Services Exchange
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