Discover how work cells streamline manufacturing by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing waste, with real-world examples of successful implementation.

Savings in space, time and profits are just a few of the things cellular manufacturing concepts have going for them. Last month I presented an introduction to work cells by looking back at how ...

NEOSHO, Mo. — La-Z-Boy Midwest kicks off a week of celebration Sunday to mark its transformation to an approach called “lean cellular manufacturing.” “We have really positioned ourselves for the ...

Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principals are used to improve processes and create efficiencies in the overall manufacturing process. Lean manufacturing is used to minimize waste, while saving costs ...

Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt toured the new cellular manufacturing department at La-Z-Boy Midwest plant Wednesday. “I applaud the vision of La-Z-Boy Midwest and their work force for their commitment to ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Shama Hyder is CEO of Zen Media, a b2b PR and marketing firm. Feb 22, 2021, 05:30pm EST Aug 23, 2021, 10:55am EDT This article is ...

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 ...

Developed in the 1950s as a means to survive and compete against the giants of the automotive sector, lean manufacturing helped Toyota evolve from a small-volume producer (with little capital) to ...

The single biggest roadblock to successful implementation of Lean is employee acceptance. Yet most companies fail to address the problems created by the cultural change that going Lean requires.

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 ...