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2-Bin Auto-Replenishment System
5S – Visual Workplace
Error & Mistake-Proofing
Lead-Time Reduction
Kaizen Blitz Events
KanBan
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Mixed/Level-Loaded Production
Lean Quality System Certification
Self-Directed Work Teams
SMED Setup Reduction
Standardized Work
TOC Constraint Management
TPM Total Productive Maintenance
VSM Value Stream Mapping
Lean Six Sigma
View All Lean Tools
Calculate Inventory Carrying Cost
Lean Manufacturing Survey
Case Studies
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Foundry: Aerospace/Commercial
Flexographic Label Printing
Antenna Manufacturing
Cable Manufacturing: Coaxial/Rigid
Automotive Parts: OEM
Curing Equipment: Ultra-Violet & Power Supplies
Custom Machining: Aerospace/Commercial
Foundry: Nuclear/Aerospace/Commercial
Sheet Metal Stamping, Forming, Painting
Medical Equipment: Electro-Mechanical
Steel Mill: Tin Plate
Defense Contractor: Military Hardware
Packaging: Corrugated Containers & Plastic Bags
Integrated Steel Mill
Case Studies/Results Summary
Articles
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Lean Manufacturing Definition…As We See It…
Low Tech Lean
Why Implement SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) Even if Changeovers Aren’t Your Biggest Constraint?
Mere Mortal Managers
The Lean Manufacturing Assessment – A Brief Overview
KanBan vs. The Pile – Lean in the Laundry Room
Flexible Approaches To Implementing Lean Manufacturing
TWI (Training Within Industry)
Articles: PDF/Press Versions
Mere Mortal Managers (Press Release)
Lean Manufacturing In America… Made In America!
Lean Manufacturing Excuses…
Phone it in Lean Manufacturing for Metal Stamping
The New TPS
Videos
Glossary
Contact Us
About
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A Lean Assessment Is A Great Place To Start
Self-Funding Lean & Process Improvements
Lean Manufacturing Check-Up
Self-Funding Lean & Process Improvements
Who Else is Visiting TPS?
Stump the Pros!
Books on Lean Manufacturing
About Us… Lean Manufacturing Facilitators
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