Lean manufacturing may be decades old, but its relevance is only growing stronger in the age of Industry 4.0. As manufacturers increasingly adopt smart manufacturing technologies, a powerful evolution ...

If you listen to some industry experts, only high-tech industries in Massachusetts can survive the new wave of low-cost global competition. Proving that theory wrong, however, are companies ranging ...

Digital information technologies can help companies enhance their lean manufacturing strategies. Tim Stuart, founder and president at Visual Decisions Inc., used a FitBit to illustrate how. “FitBit ...

In today’s era of relentless disruption, businesses are seeking ways to step up the pace of improvement. While lean manufacturing has revolutionized efficiency, cost-cutting and quality, the new ...

In more than 20 years of helping companies all over the world, I’ve obsessed over one question: Why do some lean transformations take off like a rocket while others quietly fizzle out? Somewhere ...

The state of lean manufacturing across North America is largely a matter of anecdotal evidence. And what evidence there is focuses primarily on larger manufacturers -- Toyota, Danaher, Ford and even ...

Advancements in panel saws give greater flexibility to manufacturers striving to be lean. What's the latest buzz in panel saws? Wood & Wood Products asked some of the top industry experts to identify ...

Kaizen is generally accepted to mean “continuous improvement”. Nowhere is it more applicable than the area of lean manufacturing. In this presentation learn how to leverage your existing data, as well ...

To bring perspectives on Lean in manufacturing and services. To offer strong topic foundation as well as deep practical insights into the art of continuous improvement. To understand how companies ...

What Is Lean Project Management? Your email has been sent Learn about lean project management and how it can improve efficiency and productivity. Discover its principles, benefits, and how to ...

Michigan Tech's advanced degree programs in Manufacturing Engineering meet industry needs and further your expertise in the field. Be equipped to continue accelerating the growth of innovative ...