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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Lean Manufacturing
For as long as lean manufacturing concepts have been around, there are some who still do not understand what lean is and why it’s an important part of a continuous-improvement strategy.
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Making Manufacturing Improvements Stick
The critical factor in making shop-wide improvements is manager participation.
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The End-of-Shift Cleanup
The shop-wide benefits derived from this 10-minute activity far outweigh its use of time.
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How to Mitigate Risk in Your Manufacturing Process or Design
Use a Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) form as a proactive way to evaluate a manufacturing process or design.
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Some Thoughts on Conflict Resolution
Understanding conflict and conflict resolution can enable a positive change in your work environment.
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Change and Behavioral Styles
Learning the characteristics of each behavioral style and how people are likely to react will help you better implement change in your organization.
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How to Continuously Improve Your Machine Shop
Monthly Kaizen events could help your company improve operations in 12 ways.
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Documenting and recording the eight types of waste in any process is essential for any manufacturing operation. Here are a few tips on how to identify each type.
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Six Points on Effective Leadership
Anyone placed in a leadership position must ultimately develop their own leadership style. These points will help that development.
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Use the SMART Criteria to Develop Your Company's Goals
Be SMART, and use these five characteristics to improve your company.
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Measure What Is Likely to Happen, Not What Has Already Happened
Instead of measuring what has already happened, measure what is likely to happen.
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