It is imperative to predict or at least know the quantified financial benefit of the Lean Journey. Often, firms can show improvement in terms of cycle times and setup times, but the expression and ...

It has become increasingly important to show rapid results along the lean journey. While this is critical to maintain support of senior management, it also is important to establish a process by which ...

For almost every company or organization, continued growth isn’t just important, it’s essential. Without growth, profitability may decrease. Without growth, employee satisfaction and customer ...

Pharma and advanced therapy manufacturing will only grow more complex in science, regulation, and global scale. But the ...

We quite often get calls, or find ourselves in a conversation where somebody is inevitably asking, “What’s the leanest way to lay out my factory”? This is always a delicate subject because it is ...

Lean principles have proved incredibly effective for future-proofing organizations from wasting resources. Though the philosophy originated in manufacturing, its adaptability has made it essential for ...

The distribution industry has always tried to be at the leading edge of technological innovation. However, technology, at best, will keep an industry at par with national averages with respect to ...

During these challenging times, it is more important than ever for businesses to run lean. In the manufacturing world, lean operating is one of the best practices you can adopt. To run lean simply ...

Eliminating inefficiencies that reduce patient and staff satisfaction and hurt the bottom line remains a big challenge for hospitals. But one Chicago-based health system says streamlined operating ...