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[VIDEO] Building the Porsche 911
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[VIDEO] TPS Lean Factory Tour
The Toyota Production System (TPS) was invented by Toyota's founding fathers in 1930 in Japan. The TPS continuously evolves, making it a benchmark for
[VIDEO] Improving Operating Room Efficiency with Lean Six Sigma
The operating room (OR) is a resource intensive and costly unit in every hospital. Finding ways to maximize their efficiency is crucial to ensuring
Principles of Lean Thinking
During the 1980's the principles of lean thinking took hold in US manufacturing. The existing techniques of manufacturing were questioned as the
[VIDEO] Lean Thinking Principles
Lean was born out of manufacturing practices, but in recent times, has transformed the world of knowledge work and management. It encourages the
[VIDEO] The Tale of the Seven Wastes
The elimination of waste in processes is one of the most effective ways to increase the profitability of any business. Processes either add value or
[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
Value and Lean Is About Focusing on The Five Lean Principles
A lean thinking organization understands customer value and focuses all its processes to continuously increase it. The ultimate goal is to provide