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[VIDEO] Vintage Honda Factory Tour
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The concept of Hoshin Kanri provides clarity and focus to an organization, by aligning strategic goals through all levels of an organization. It
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Key performance indicators (KPIs) are among the most common tools used in business to help manage more effectively and guide the progress of the
How to Improve Service Delivery in Government with Lean Six Sigma
Many challenges exist when trying to implement lean in a governmental context. These include workforce structure, complex relationships with
[VIDEO] Kanban Board Creates Opportunities
Kanban is a lean method to manage and improve systems and process across an organization. The methodology balances the demands with available
Push/Pull Production for Your Manufacturing Process
Push and pull models of manufacturing are two major approaches implemented by organizations. The decision on which approach to use is often based on
5 Benefits of One-Piece Flow
Among the key methods that organizations today use to set up a lean environment is to implement one-piece flow. In one-piece
How Kanban Systems Can Help in Lean Manufacturing
If you have any experience of Lean manufacturing, then it is likely that you may have heard about the term Kanban. Kanban represents a highly visual