Lean manufacturing centers around minimizing waste and reducing costs through automation and continuous improvements in operational efficiency. Lean manufacturing relies on integrated technological ...

I did a webinar for IndustryWeek late in 2012 titled “How To Implement Lean Manufacturing -- And Virtually Guarantee Failure.” Many who watched my webinar were surprised when I stated that the most ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio market research analysts forecast the global part transfer robots market to grow at a CAGR of close to 13% during the forecast period, according to their latest ...

It has become increasingly important to show rapid results along the lean journey. While this is critical to maintain support of senior management, it also is important to establish a process by which ...

Lean manufacturing concepts eliminate wasteful practices while delivering increased value to the customer. These principles are simple to apply but require full employee participation and relentless ...

In today's manufacturing environment, assembly work is routinely characterized by short production cycles and constantly diminishing batch sizes, while the variety of product types and models ...

If you listen to some industry experts, only high-tech industries in Massachusetts can survive the new wave of low-cost global competition. Proving that theory wrong, however, are companies ranging ...

Under the scheme, MSMEs are offered handholding towards the implementation of lean tools at three levels – basic, intermediate, and advanced. (Image: pixabay) MSMEs in services sector: A white paper ...

The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which are the backbone of the Indian economy, contribute over 33% to the nation’s GDP. They represent a substantial 28% of the manufacturing sector, ...

During the second phase, the scheme will be available for MSMEs in the service sector as well. Ease of doing business for MSMEs: The revamped MSME Competitive (LEAN) scheme introduced by the ...