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 ...

(Reuters) - Lean manufacturing principles, widely touted by companies as an effective way to eliminate waste and boost the bottom line, often do not achieve targeted cost savings, according to a study ...

Six Sigma, a quality-control methodology first developed for manufacturing, is now used by business and organizations of all ...

What Is Value Stream Mapping (VSM)? What is a value stream? A value stream represents the series of actions an organization takes to design, create, and deliver a product or service to its customers, ...

Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur who launched a Tesla convertible into outer space on Feb. 6, is nothing if not audacious. So when he told investment analysts the next day that his Silicon Valley ...

Lean manufacturing principles can play a crucial role in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in India. The application of lean manufacturing can enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and ...

As a manufacturer, you need to make what your customers want. The challenge is knowing exactly what they want, when they want it. In general, approaches to supply chain management in manufacturing ...

SmartPlanet colleagues Andrew Nusca and Larry Dignan have been doing a great job following the debacle involving Toyota’s sticky gas pedals, and point to discussions about how the automaker's ...

Welcome to our first IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads for the year 2023. Lean manufacturing attracted significant attention from our IW manufacturing community over the past seven days, followed by supply ...