Are you looking to reduce waste and improve efficiency in your printing operation? John Compton, principal at Compton & Associates LLC, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB), and senior member of ...

Overall, the research shows that if the placement of wipers is not optimized, it can cause stress and interruptions among manufacturers and their employees. As manufacturers strive for increased ...

“They need a conveyor,” said the guy on my left as we observed the assembly process. Operators walked back and forth from the assembly station to bring finished parts to the shelf and to get ...

At Toyota North America, the Japanese concept of muda — waste in all its forms — drives continuous improvement across 15 sites and 80 shops. But even with decades of lean manufacturing expertise, the ...

Learn how Frank and Lillian Gilbreth’s management theory revolutionized workplace efficiency through motion study and standardization.