"The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize. " ~Shigeo Shingo We know timing is everything! In both life and business, we
Manufacturing Revolution: Is the New Round Here?
The First Industrial Revolution used steam power to mechanize production. The Second used electric power to create mass production. The Third used
Automation TED Talk: Will Human Labor Become Redundant?
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Lean Manufacturing: A TED Talk Exploring the Possibilities
We want to explore Lean manufacturing with a TED Talk. This presentation is by Bill Peterson, a Lean best practices teacher and consultant, with over
Take to the Skies With Piper Aircraft: A Factory Tour
When Mr. Piper introduced the Piper Cub in 1937, he had a dream. He felt that everyone should fly. And he believed that Piper could provide everyone
Developing the Jaguar V12: A Step Back in Time
When you think of Jaguar, you think of power! From their iconic racing machines, to their sports cars and luxury vehicles, Jaguar has a reputation for
Making the Porsche 911: A Factory Tour
When you think of luxury sport cars, the Porsche 911 immediately comes to mind. It has been established as the quintessential luxury for
Lean Farming: Lean Manufacturing Grows Bigger Profits For Farmers
Lean thinking has quickly found its way across multitudes of businesses in recent years. It is no longer in the exclusive realm of
Lean Six Sigma: Exploring Amazon Dash
When you're running low, just push a button and a new product will be delivered to your door! Sounds like something snatched right from the space age