In the wake of the latest indices showing the second straight month of manufacturing decline, some U.S. manufacturers struggling to compete globally may be looking again at moving business overseas to ...

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) continues to position itself at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing sector through its participation in the Introduction to ...

You’re probably familiar with the principles of lean manufacturing. Stripped to its roots, lean focuses on decreasing waste, increasing value to the customer and a process of continuous improvement.

Lean Leadership Academy Executive Director Sam MacPherson explains his organization's training philosophy at the recent Lean HR Summit in Nashville, Tennessee. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For any manufacturer, ...

The Japanese word Muda loosely translates as waste. The core element of lean manufacturing is to eliminate waste–or, in more North American terms, to “cut the fat.” While applying lean concepts to ...