Lean manufacturing is an inventory-management and manufacturing strategy that companies implement to reduce costs, increase productivity and gain a competitive advantage. The techniques lean ...

There are a number of articles and books written on lean manufacturing techniques and lean construction, including many in the pages of Snips about applying lean in sheet metal shops. This article ...

The 5S workplace organization method is the foundation of the lean manufacturing strategy that emphasizes eliminating waste while delivering quality products with greater efficiency. This article ...

Lean and agile manufacturing refer to modern advances in production technology and manufacturing methodology that have led to reduced costs, quicker response time and improved customer service in ...

More than likely you’ve heard the term kaizen or kaizen blitz, but what is kaizen? Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning change for the better or incremental improvement. Continuous improvement can take ...

Amman, Jordan - 14 June 2009 - Euro-Jordanian Advanced Business Institute (EJABI) in collaboration with USAID Jordan Economic Development Program (SABEQ) introduced lean manufacturing tools and ...

Many still consider radio frequency identification an emerging technology, but the reality is that RFID is a stable technology that can make a real impact for businesses today—not just 10 years down ...