Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) is a Lean manufacturing technique designed to reduce changeover and setup times in production processes...
Lean, from a workerā€™s perspective, is all about working smarter, not harder, with a focus on eliminating waste and improving efficiency. At ...
The 5 Whys technique involves asking "Why?" repeatedlyā€”typically five timesā€”to identify the root cause of a problem. The number five isnā€™t r...
Logging and fishing are still solid industries in the Seattle area. For example the fishing industry still holds a presence with fishing ves...
What makes manufacturing leadership such a fun and dynamic career?
- Developing Employees: When a leader provides an environment that is co ...
In a manufacturing plant, itā€™s important that your product moves through the factory at a high velocity.
What is factory velocity? Velocity...
