Lean Sustainability
When creating lean initiatives within your organization, it is imperative to have sustainability attached to those initiatives. If not, the project is a waste. The question remains, how to create...
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WHAT IS SINGLE MINUTE EXCHANGE OF DIES (SMED)?
WHAT IS SMED? SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) is a system for dramatically reducing the time it takes to complete equipment changeovers. The essence of the SMED system is to convert as many...
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Are lean solutions a one size fits all approach?
When implementing lean strategies, some may say that it is a one size fits all approach. In some cases, we believe this to be true. However, in most cases, we believe that each organization has...
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What is “One Piece Flow”?
One-Piece Flow is a lean manufacturing concept that is aimed to achieve a discrete flow of work contrary to ‘batch’ production approach. In simple terms, it means one-by-one processing...
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