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Home » continuous improvement

Articles Tagged with ''continuous improvement''

process improvement in automotive manufacturing

Chesterton’s Fence and the Art of Process Improvement

Jon Quigley
March 14, 2024

Chesterton’s Fence serves as a symbolic reminder that what may appear unnecessary or obsolete at first glance may have a purpose integral to the system.


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Schneider Electric’s Lexington, KY, factory
Assembly Plants of the Year: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Update Report: 2007 Assembly Plant of Year - Schneider Electric

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
March 12, 2024

Schneider Electric’s facility in Lexington, KY, holds the distinction of being named both the Assembly Plant of the Year and a Lighthouse factory.


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Kenworth’s assembly line in Renton, WA
Assembly Plants of the Year: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Update Report: 2004 Assembly Plant of the Year - Kenworth Truck Co.

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
March 5, 2024

Kenworth Truck Co. recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The company has been a pillar of manufacturing activity in the Seattle area since 1923, operating out of a series of four different local factories, including its current flagship plant in Renton.


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Polaris Industries Inc. employees celebrate 2015 Assembly Plant of the Year award
Assembly Plants of the Year: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Assembly Plant of the Year Award Timeline

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
March 1, 2024

Here’s a brief look at the diverse facilities that have received the Assembly Plant of the Year award.


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Assembly Plant of the Year trophy

Assembly Plant of the Year: Celebrating 20 Years of Manufacturing Excellence

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
February 21, 2024

The Assembly Plant of the Year has been going 20 years strong. Who will be the next to claim the award?


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How to Balance Assembly Lines

Line balancing is an important part of lean manufacturing initiatives.
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
March 13, 2023

In the circus world, tightrope walking requires incredible balance and finesse. One wrong move can have dire consequences. Optimizing workflow on an assembly line is not as dangerous, but it requires a similar set of skills.


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How Lean Helped GE’s Turbine Factory Find Its Mojo

How Lean Helped GE’s Turbine Factory Find Its Mojo

Lean has enabled GE’s turbine assembly plant in Greenville, SC, to save money, improve quality, and reduce manufacturing time
Tomas Kellner
December 3, 2020
In the last half century, the GE Gas Power plant in Greenville, SC, has experienced the same kind of dizzying roller coaster ride as the city where it's located.
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Eliminating the Seven Deadly Wastes

Eliminating the Seven Deadly Wastes

Manufacturers should evaluate processes to reduce hidden causes of waste
Brian Neuwirth
December 4, 2019
Waste, in lean terms, is any activity that does not add value to the product while costing a manufacturer money and resources. From active losses to missed opportunities, these wastes are so common in manufacturing operations that they are often overlooked.
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Lean Culture Drives Continuous Improvement

Lean Culture Drives Continuous Improvement

Leadership engagement is key to changing employee behavior.
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
December 10, 2018
When lean tools are used effectively every day, manufacturers eventually arrive at a destination: lean culture. All the continuous improvement efforts along the way will drive a cyclical culture that's sustainable.
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Daily Walking Is a Healthy Activity in Lean Plants

Daily Walking Is a Healthy Activity in Lean Plants

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
May 3, 2018

According to most doctors, walking is one of the best forms of exercise that people can do. Among other things, it helps lower blood pressure, improves mental health and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.


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