In taking a cue from manufacturing, marketing departments are embracing the principles of lean agile practices. Research shows that over the past five
Pull Production Makes Only What the Customer Demands
In Lean production, it is commonly understood to use pull production instead of push production, which is implemented with a Kanban system. But what
[VIDEO] Building Strength With Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can shape strategy and fact-based decision making inside businesses, only if those inside the organization act on
[VIDEO] Align and Develop Strategic Goals with Hoshin Kanri
The alignment of strategic goals in an organization can be frustrating for some organizations. Leadership is thinking in one direction, mid-level
[VIDEO] Great Eastern Cutlery Factory Tour
Since 2006, Great American Cutlery has built the reputation for making the finest quality traditional pocket knives in the US. Located in historic
[VIDEO] Lean Factory Tour of Seating Matters
Seating Matters was established to improve patients' lives and to influence clinical best practices. Their mission was to create chairs that would
[VIDEO] Building the Porsche 911
When you talk about speed, one of the first cars that comes to mind is the iconic Porsche 911. Since 1963, Porsche AG of Stuttgart has been building
[VIDEO] A Day in the Life of Bezos
What would it be like to be the richest person in the world? Could you imagine having more wealth than Bill Gates? Jeff Bezos is most know for his
[VIDEO] The TAKT Time of Manufacturing
Takt time is the pace of production that aligns production with customer demand. Simply put, it is how fast you need to manufacture product in order