How to Get Started: Part Six - Implementation IV: Value Stream Mapping 5 - Current State Map (continued again)
News | agileviews.chagrinriverconsulting.com | Nov 3, 2009
In my last post, we were talking about gathering data related to the "How long does it take between process steps?" question. In many cases, we're in effect asking, "How long does it (the information, the product, the document) sit there?
Nut processor appoints director of continuous improvement
News | www.reliableplant.com | Nov 3, 2009
John B.
The 5 Universal Laws of Gemba Management
News | www.gembapantarei.com | Nov 3, 2009
Lean 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/the_5_universal_laws_of_gemba_management.html
Manufacturing Insights: Looking Over the Horizon
News | www.assemblymag.com | Nov 2, 2009
As I toured the exhibits at Assembly Technology Expo in September, I tried to gauge the outlook for manufacturing in the months ahead.
http://www.assemblymag.com/Articles/Column/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000690826
Management Improvement Carnival #79
Blog | www.mbtmag.com | Oct 31, 2009
"Get Lean and Prosper" features news, commentary, case studies, and instructions on Lean manufacturing methodologies and Lean transformation.
Mid-Market ERP Results Slump, but Execs Voice Optimism
News | www.managingautomation.com | Oct 30, 2009
Epicor endures a rough third quarter, while IFS sees its own sales slide, but the talk remains positive at both providers.
Ortems has launched the latest version of its Agile Planning software
News | www.logisticsit.com | Oct 29, 2009
Ortems, provider of advanced planning and scheduling solutions, has launched the latest version of its Agile Planning software. 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=48
Lean Management Fundamentally Differs from Older “Modern Management
Press Release | www.prlog.org | Oct 28, 2009
Lean Management Fundamentally Differs from Older “Modern Management. The first Lean Managers’ Conference sponsored by the nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute will explain how the work of managers in new lean management systems is fundamentally different than what managers do in older “modern
Spectra ZW Abatement System Provides Particulate and Acid Gas Capture
News | www.pvsociety.com | Oct 27, 2009
The Spectra ZW abatement system from Edwards Ltd. is suitable for solar cell and flat panel manufacturing. It's a single, compact system for abating the deposition and clean gases used in very high gas flow chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process steps.
AME Institute Honors Students With 2009 Educational Scholarship
News | www.fandmmag.com | Oct 25, 2009
The scholarship allowed each student and a professor to attend AME’s annual International Lean Conference and focus on Lean principles, continuous improvement and enterprise excellence.
