The coronavirus pandemic has forced a large percentage of the population to spend months inside their home, leaving only to buy essential goods. As the days continue to pass, for …

Most arguments for putting process improvement in place revolve around the positives it brings to an operation. However, many find it motivating to look at the situation from the opposite …

Lean accounting gained popularity in the first decade of the 21st century as more organizations adopted Lean practices. It involves using alternative accounting measures to better evaluate Lean’s impact on …

Toyota first created obeya rooms during production of the Prius in the 1990s. Since then, organizations across many industries have put the concept into action. Obeya, which means “large room” …

As many states in the U.S. and countries around the world began to prepare for relaxing coronavirus-related restrictions, supply chain managers continued to grapple with the reality that they will …

What can students possibly teach an experienced chemical company about how to better run its operations? No one knows for sure, yet, but the important thing is that a New …

Putting Six Sigma methodology to use can help laboratories in establishing better quality management systems. Specifically, Six Sigma can help clinical lab managers better evaluate the analytical quality of lab …

Kaizen is central to Lean Six Sigma. Most people associate Kaizen with Kaizen Events, which typically involves a two-day to five-day workshop that allow teams to completely focus on identifying …

Stopping financial fraud before it happens is a better approach than having to address the issues after the fact. In this regard, some have implemented tools and techniques of Six …

As businesses slowly recover after shutdowns caused by the coronavirus outbreak, Lean methodology offers strategies and tools that can help get them back on their feet. Those with expertise in …