Manufacturing Terms, Buzzwords and Acronyms
As part of a consulting project I am involved in, I have created a list of …
Lean Manufacturing
The Philosophy of Buy-In
Whew, finally back from a grueling two-week trip to New Hampshire. In addition to the politics …
Kaizen
A major element of Lean methodology is Kaizen, or “improvement”. The term can refer to a …
Gage R & R
This past week I spent most of my time putting finishing touches on the program for …
Process Types
In designing automated systems the first task that needs to be accomplished is to determine what …
Six Sigma and Lean – What have I learned?
This was the final week of my Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing courses through Purdue University. …
The Lean/Six Sigma “Club”
As I work on my Six Sigma classes through Purdue I am reminded often of my …
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
As part of my preparation for moving back into the consulting world I recently signed up …