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Title: Lean Manufacturing Principles Post by: Shawn Tracer on February 15, 2008, 10:42:24 AM Lean Manufacturing Principles
Lean manufacturing is one of the most widely utilized business improvement methodologies. There are hundreds of consultants and schools teaching lean manufacturing principles. The problem with many courses teaching lean manufacturing is the lack of real world experience of the instructor. Many have limited experience applying the principles, nor the interpersonal skills to influence change. Lean manufacturing is not nearly as structured as six sigma or other continuous improvement initiatives. There is no standard approach to implementation or third party certifying body such as ISO. Lean manufacturing consists of many different “tools”. The best courses teach the lean manufacturing principles as well as how and when to use the tools. Some companies have heard that lean manufacturing implementation will reduce their waste and costs, and decide to just start implementing. They often start using one tool at a time until the boss declares it’s done. Worse yet, some |