As Toyota Motor Corp. embarks on what many experts believe will be a long journey toward rebuilding its reputation for top quality, the company's status as the model for lean manufacturing also has ...

Lean manufacturing and green manufacturing are not always considered at the same time as companies plan their factory improvement initiatives. Often, in “going green,” a company will aim for a certain ...

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

The principles of lean manufacturing have proven their effectiveness across various industries, and the project management domain is no exception. The integration of lean principles into project ...

TOKYO—Born in the factories of Toyota Motor Corp. and adopted by nearly all manufacturers around the world, "lean manufacturing" eliminates waste, creates efficiencies and helps companies continuously ...

Lean manufacturing principles can play a crucial role in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in India. The application of lean manufacturing can enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and ...

Quality control starts with an inspection of the finished product, but this method does not affect quality. For continuous quality improvements, you have to combine the inspection with methods that ...

Taylor Finley, dimensional/gage engineer, demonstrates the capabilities of the scanner with an inspection of a cutter head from ESCO's dredging division. The ROMER ScanShark portable measurement ...