Description: This course covers theory and practical aspects of lean manufacturing concepts. Students will be able to apply the basic lean concepts of 5S, waste ...

Lean is a method that grew out of the Toyota Production System in the middle of the 20th century to create a more effective and efficient business by motivating and engaging the workforce to eliminate ...

Essential Lean Learning is designed to provide a comprehensive online interactive training program for Lean Manufacturing awareness, and has been developed to provide rapid knowledge transfer of basic ...

Simply put, lean is the practice of creating more value with fewer resources. The concept is inspired by the Japanese management theory from Toyota, where lean concepts are designed to improve and ...

Time-management expert Daniel Markovitz says workers can apply the principles of lean manufacturing to improve their productivity. Here, he explains three lean manufacturing concepts and offers ...

Virginia Tech is helping to sponsor workshops on doing more with less in the wood products industry. Here is more information from the university: Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Department of ...

Were you to follow Graham, a production executive at a manufacturer who is the protagonist in ‘Lean Labor,' you would track him at his desk, preparing for the presentation before the company board a ...

I have been openly critical of American management and leadership. In my last column, you read my thoughts on a new style of leadership I call lean leadership. It requires that leaders exhibit ...