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Trim the Muda - Lean Manufacturing ( Part IV: Processing )

Chadwick Heard:

INTRODUCTION: This is part IV of our XIII part series on removing the muda out of your manufacturing. Our most recent post in this series discussed the muda found in Over- Production. Over - Production is known as the worst of the 7 areas of...

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Trim The Muda - Lean Manufacturing ( Part III: OverProduction)

Chadwick Heard:

INTRODUCTION We continue our VIII part series on " Trim The Muda" in manufacturing. Our last post was about the muda found in Transportation. Part III is Overproduction. Many logistics professionals consider it the worst of all the areas. The...

Lean Initiatives Tips

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Trim the Muda - Lean Manufacturing ( Part II: Transportation )

Chadwick Heard:

The 2nd installment of this 8-part series on reducing the waste in manufacturing is Transportation. Transportation is considered by many as the most costly part of the supply-chain. Thus, it is also a huge area from muda to hide in.

Lean Initiatives Tips

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Trim the Muda ( Part I: Lean Manufacturing )

Chadwick Heard:

Lean Manufacturing is a simple concept. The objective is to remove as many inefficiencies ( waste ) as possible from your operations. The foundation of this is rooted in the idea of continuous improvement. Continuous Improvement is also a...

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