http://www.zibb.com/manufacturing/interstitial/news/Manufacturing_Manufacturing+Methods Zibb. The Global business search engine. en-US search@zibb.com (RB Search)Copyright (c) 2007 Reed Business Information. All rights reserved.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:59:18 GMTSat, 21 Nov 2009 10:59:18 GMT608831http://www.zibb.com/manufacturing/interstitial/news/Manufacturing_Manufacturing+Methods http://www.zibb.com/images/en/g_zibb_logo_beta.gif http://www.gembapantarei.com/2009/11/looking_for_evidence_of_pdca_1.htmlLean manufacturing blog, kaizen articles and advice: Gemba Panta Rei is the blog of Gemba Research, a kaizen and lean manufacturing consulting and training firm.http://www.gembapantarei.com/2009/11/looking_for_evidence_of_pdca_1.htmlManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsSat, 21 Nov 2009 10:59:18 GMThttp://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ltt/ltt174.htmlLattice Technology has released Chapter 13 of the new book, 'Improving Lean Manufacturing Through 3D Data', by Dr Hiroshi Toriya.http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ltt/ltt174.htmlManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsThu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.supplychains.com/en/art/3370/A Kanban-Driven Material Supermarket at Braun, Shanghai, Limited in China by : Lean Production When James Womack and Daniel Jones visited the Toyota production plantshttp://www.supplychains.com/en/art/3370/Manufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsWed, 18 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMThttp://www.industryweek.com/articles/gm_ford_and_chrysler_strive_to_become_the_lean_three_20441.aspxContinuous improvement has taken hold in Detroit -- and not a moment too soon.http://www.industryweek.com/articles/gm_ford_and_chrysler_strive_to_become_the_lean_three_20441.aspxManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsWed, 18 Nov 2009 10:15:26 GMThttp://www.prlog.org/10416992-is-your-plant-lean-or-is-it-mostly-paid-lip-service.htmlIs your plant Lean … or is it mostly paid lip service?. Productivity Engineering Services (PES) Lean Manufacturing Assessment will answer this question and more…http://www.prlog.org/10416992-is-your-plant-lean-or-is-it-mostly-paid-lip-service.htmlManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsTue, 17 Nov 2009 16:29:35 GMThttp://www.mbtmag.com/article/389572-10th_annual_lean_and_Six_Sigma_conference_to_deliver_largest_program_schedule_yet.phpSix Sigma Master Blackbelt and motivational speaker Rob Bryant keynotes ASQ's lean manufacturing conference in March 2010. Topic areas include responding to a global economy, defect reduction, social responsibility, more.http://www.mbtmag.com/article/389572-10th_annual_lean_and_Six_Sigma_conference_to_deliver_largest_program_schedule_yet.phpManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsTue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsnow.com/npps/story.cfm?pg=story&id=40896It requires intensive training, examinations, project portfolios and mentoring demonstrations," said Faisal Pandit, Director of Solutions. "There are only approximately 400 individuals with Lean Bronze-Level Certification worldwide.http://www.emsnow.com/npps/story.cfm?pg=story&id=40896Manufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsMon, 16 Nov 2009 16:14:21 GMThttp://www.managingautomation.com/maonline/news/product/read/Emerson_Data_Center_Acquisition_Delayed_252164A $1.2 billion agreement to acquire Avocent awaits European regulatory approvals.http://www.managingautomation.com/maonline/news/product/read/Emerson_Data_Center_Acquisition_Delayed_252164Manufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsFri, 13 Nov 2009 19:01:23 GMThttp://agileviews.chagrinriverconsulting.com/2009/11/10/how-to-get-started-part-six--implementation-iv-value-stream-mapping-5--future-state-map.aspx?ref=rssAs of my last post, we had finished up a Current State Value Stream Map. Now...what do we do with it? Well, we're supposed to develop a Future State Value Stream Map. And I'm all for that.http://agileviews.chagrinriverconsulting.com/2009/11/10/how-to-get-started-part-six--implementation-iv-value-stream-mapping-5--future-state-map.aspx?ref=rssManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsWed, 11 Nov 2009 20:50:00 GMThttp://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/archives/2009/11/role-of-technology-in-lean-manufacturing-processes-today.htmlEarly adopters of lean methodologies were satisfied with the flexibility provided by manual solutions. Today, technological advances and external pressures are making technology less likely to go head-to-head with lean.http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/archives/2009/11/role-of-technology-in-lean-manufacturing-processes-today.htmlManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsTue, 10 Nov 2009 13:12:11 GMThttp://www.fandmmag.com/web/online/Web-Exclusives/FINISHING-TOUCH-/20$2001From Start to Finish: The rationale behind Lean Manufacturing applies directly to metal coating and finishing processes, and the cost savings are often greater than one might expect.http://www.fandmmag.com/web/online/Web-Exclusives/FINISHING-TOUCH-/20$2001Manufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:12:00 GMThttp://www.reliableplant.com/article.aspx?articleid=21125Click Here! 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The new release 7.40 meets the major requirements of manufacturers facing the current economic downturn, such as:http://www.logisticsit.com/absolutenm/templates/article-process.aspx?articleid=4925&zoneid=48Manufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsThu, 29 Oct 2009 09:19:20 GMThttp://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9175/material-handling-industry-of-america-and-college-industry-council-fund-research-on-lean-warehousing-and-the-distribution-workforceThe Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and the College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) announce two grant awards totaling $133,085 for research ...http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9175/material-handling-industry-of-america-and-college-industry-council-fund-research-on-lean-warehousing-and-the-distribution-workforceManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsThu, 22 Oct 2009 13:10:32 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/20354/Lattice-Technology-releases-XVL-in-Lean-Manufacturing-update-.aspxDigital manufacturing software specialist Lattice Technology has released Chapters 11 and 12 of its Lean manufacturing book, which is available free of charge.http://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/20354/Lattice-Technology-releases-XVL-in-Lean-Manufacturing-update-.aspxManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsWed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/Kaizen-Companies-3-Best-of-tm-3348110398.html?x=0David Goodboy is Vice President of Business Development for a New York City based multi-strategy fund.Dr. W. Edward Deming is the professor and statistician who ishttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/Kaizen-Companies-3-Best-of-tm-3348110398.html?x=0Manufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsThu, 15 Oct 2009 16:04:58 GMThttp://www.realwire.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=13954Staying Lean describes one company s journey to lean overcoming institutional hurdles to make Lean thinking a permanent pathway to future growth 15 October 2009: Increasing profitability and eliminating waste isn't easy -- and it's even more difficult to do on a sustainable basis if you haven thttp://www.realwire.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=13954Manufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsThu, 15 Oct 2009 13:13:00 GMThttp://www.processingtalk.com/news/isa/isa368.htmlThe International Society of Automation (ISA) Expo 2009, which will be held at the Reliant Center in Houston, Texas, on 6-8 October 2009, will feature the ISA's Wireless and Networking Exchange.http://www.processingtalk.com/news/isa/isa368.htmlManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsFri, 25 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.plantservices.com/industrynews/2009/142.html?CMP=ILC-rssFarr Air Pollution Control (APC) has published a "Lean Green Manufacturing" brochure that summarizes the company s green and sustainable initiatives.http://www.plantservices.com/industrynews/2009/142.html?CMP=ILC-rssManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsWed, 23 Sep 2009 07:00:48 GMThttp://www.pvsociety.com/article/354901-French_Energy_Partners_Join_IMEC_s_c_Si_Solar_Cell_Research_Program.php?rssid=20307Total SA, GDF Suez SA and joint subsidiary Photovoltech have joined IMEC's industrial affiliation program (IIAP) on next-generation crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells. The multi-partner R&D program is focused on significantly reducing silicon use in c-Si cells, while also increasing conversionhttp://www.pvsociety.com/article/354901-French_Energy_Partners_Join_IMEC_s_c_Si_Solar_Cell_Research_Program.php?rssid=20307Manufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsTue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.zibb.com/article/5529191/BTU+International+Receives+Multiple+Orders+for+its+New+Tritan+TM+Metallization+SystemBTU International (Nasdaq: BTUI), a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes to the alternative energy and electronics assembly markets, today announced that it has received multiple orders for its new Tritan(TM) metallization drying and firing system. The orders comehttp://www.zibb.com/article/5529191/BTU+International+Receives+Multiple+Orders+for+its+New+Tritan+TM+Metallization+SystemManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsWed, 16 Sep 2009 09:58:00 GMThttp://www.printedelectronicsnow.com/news/2009/09/15/ja_solar_developing_next_generation_solar_products_using_silicon_ink_technology_from_innovalightInnovalight recently announced that it has demonstrated a record 18 percent conversion efficiency using silicon ink technology and conventional silicon wafershttp://www.printedelectronicsnow.com/news/2009/09/15/ja_solar_developing_next_generation_solar_products_using_silicon_ink_technology_from_innovalightManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsTue, 15 Sep 2009 13:17:00 GMThttp://www.sixthsigma.com/2009/09/six-sigma-quality-for-scale.htmThe Sixth Sigma: Achieve Breakthrough Performance through Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Other Leading Management Practices.http://www.sixthsigma.com/2009/09/six-sigma-quality-for-scale.htmManufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsSun, 06 Sep 2009 17:32:40 GMThttp://www.purchasing.com/article/314912-Consumers_Interstate_Corp_uses_Lean_to_meet_economic_challenges.php?rssid=20266Rather than hunker down in this economic downturn, Consumers Interstate Corp. is meeting challenges posed by the recession head on—by hosting an education and networking event on Lean Procurement for a group of manufacturing executives at its headquarters in Norwich, Conn. recently. Kenn Fischburg,http://www.purchasing.com/article/314912-Consumers_Interstate_Corp_uses_Lean_to_meet_economic_challenges.php?rssid=20266Manufacturing/Manufacturing MethodsThu, 16 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT