Demand Management allows an organization to create a more efficient supply chain. The best way to create efficiency is through transparency and
[VIDEO] Heijunka Brings Customer Demand In Line
Heijunka is the Japanese term for leveling. It is a technique for reducing unevenness (Mura) which in turn reduces waste (Muda). It is crucial to the
Heijunka Leveling Production Over Time
After value streams have been solidified and embedded, Heijunka is a crucial process implementation in every successful lean organization. Heijunka
[TED Talk] The Next Manufacturing Revolution
The US has been facing a loss of its manufacturing edge over the past few decades to other global manufacturers. The fact is that automation and
The Lean Manufacturing Battle of Tesla
Tesla continues to fight an internal battle to achieve the most efficient Lean manufacturing environment in the world. Elon Musk has brought an
[VIDEO] Lean Manufacturing and Tesla
Elon Musk has taken Tesla on a path of innovation and success. With that success, they have also experienced setbacks and frustration for both the
Jidoka Is About Quality at the Source
The Toyota Production System (TPS) organizes manufacturing and logistics for manufacturing, which includes interaction with suppliers and customers. A
The Lost Pillar of Jidoka
The popularity of TPS and Lean manufacturing is fully entrenched in manufacturing on a global scale. The success of these concepts are indisputable.
The Best of Shmula
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