I don’t know a more resourceful group than woodworkers. We don’t have a lot of money to throw at things, so we find weird and wonderful ways to make what we need. I’ve seen some unbelievable jigs and ...

Here’s how one global oilfield service and equipment company replaced its forklifts with carts to achieve major efficiency gains and cost savings while also improving worker safety, engagement and ...

I am going to share some pictures with you from Hodges Millwork of Royce City, Texas, in this article to demonstrate just how common sense lean is for anyone who may still doubt the simplistic, yet ...

ROSEMONT, IL / ACCESSWIRE / August 10, 2020 / The ASSEMBLY Show, now a virtual event, will kick off on Tuesday, October 27 th with John Sprovieri, Editor of ASSEMBLY Magazine moderating a workshop on ...

ROSEMONT, IL / ACCESSWIRE / July 22, 2021 / The ASSEMBLY Show and ASSEMBLY Magazine will feature leading subject matter experts focused on lean manufacturing, digital transformation in manufacturing ...

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 ...

Lean manufacturing concepts eliminate wasteful practices while delivering increased value to the customer. These principles are simple to apply but require full employee participation and relentless ...

The terms lean manufacturing and "just in time," or JIT, are often used as if they're the same thing, but they aren't identical concepts. Just-in-time manufacturing is focused on efficiency, while ...

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 ...

Manufacturing continues to stand as one of the final frontiers to digital transformation. We are now a decade into Industry 4.0, and all of us can agree that it’s been an exhilarating ten years.

Companies that have utilized lean manufacturing principles know a thing or two about cutting waste. With inauguration day behind us, we’ve already seen some of the first big moves from the new ...