Lean assembly in precision sheet metal fabrication exemplifies 5S, tool shadow boards and all. About a decade ago, during a ...

Some toolmakers have been a little slow to adopt some of the principles of lean manufacturing. The thinking, as was explained to me in the past, is that each tool is a unique item. It's the opposite ...

It’s a question that crops up with amazing regularity: What’s next after lean manufacturing? It’s an odd inquiry, really, because it implies that you “finish” lean or toss it aside in favor of the ...

Ryan Tierney has radically transformed his company Seating Matters in Ireland into a world-class organization. We discussed at length two highly debated topics, as well as a lean breakthrough that is ...

As Toyota Motor Corp. embarks on what many experts believe will be a long journey toward rebuilding its reputation for top quality, the company's status as the model for lean manufacturing also has ...

Fifty-nine manufacturing businesses employing 2,412 staff across regional NSW have participated in the Minns Labor Government’s Lean Manufacturing Pilot Program, which has seen them save time, cut ...

The West Midlands has a proud tradition of manufacturing excellence. In 2025, Kirsty Davies-Chinnock from Women With Metal ...

Bryce Currie and Andrew Frick now have expanded responsibilities as the company advances its Ford+ business strategy.