In machine-based manufacturing, lean flow begins with the creation of process cells, and linking these cells together to synchronize production. (Firsts of two parts.) The best way to reduce machining ...

Today’s productivity improvement goals, and the significant disparity in wages between U.S. manufacturing and lower-cost countries, require shops to use as much of a machine operator’s idle time as is ...

“We are different. Every job is unique.” “We cannot expect teamwork from skilled trades. Their work is too specialized.” “We must keep our people busy at all times. That’s why inventory is so ...