http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/Lean-Manufacturing-blog.html The LMJ Lean Manufacturing Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions or changes to the lean-manufacturing-junction.com web site. Subscribe here. en-us Lean manufacturing Thu, 17 May 2012 02:55:05 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 02:55:05 GMT lean-manufacturing-junction.com http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/standardized-material-handling-routes.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/standardized-material-handling-routes.html The most effective way to ensure components are where they need to be at the correct time is through implementation of standardized material handling routes. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:10:29 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/benefits-of-lean.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/benefits-of-lean.html Not sure what lean can do for your company? This page explains the benefits of lean manufacturing as well as some of the challenges. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:50:58 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/5S-cleaning.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/5S-cleaning.html The third step in the 5S process is a good 5S cleaning of the work area. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:45:15 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/index.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/index.html At LMJ, we want you to understand lean manufacturing. That’s why we clearly explain the principles, terms and techniques necessary for a successful lean implementation. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:05:11 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/material-store.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/material-store.html Our Lean Manufacturing Materials Store is a selection of some of the best available material to help you implement/understand lean. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:09:53 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/waste-of-waiting.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/waste-of-waiting.html Waste of waiting can be difficult to identify if you don't know where to look. It may be obvious to some but not to others. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:53:15 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/waste-of-transportation.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/waste-of-transportation.html Parts and components need to move throughout the facility, but can you tell if you have waste of transportation? Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:40:57 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/waste-of-overproduction.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/waste-of-overproduction.html Find out how waste of overproduction is costing your company and why it is considered the worst of the 7 wastes of lean manufacturing. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:21:10 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/waste-of-overprocessing.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/waste-of-overprocessing.html In order to reduce or elimnate waste of overprocessing, your processes will need to be carefully scrutinized. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:12:34 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/waste-of-motion.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/waste-of-motion.html Understand how to identify waste of motion and how it can affect your facility. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:39:43 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/waste-of-inventory.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/waste-of-inventory.html Did you know that one of the 7 wastes in lean manufacturing is waste of inventory? Find out why you should keep your inventory levels low. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:16:11 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/standardized-work.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/standardized-work.html To ensure quality product in a lean manufacturing environment, standardized work will have to be set up and followed. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:29:41 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/respect-for-humanity.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/respect-for-humanity.html Respect for humanity is one of the main principles in a lean manufacturing environment. It goes much further than the people that you employ. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:43:34 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/quality-built-in.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/quality-built-in.html Having quality built in to your process is a big part of the lean manufacturing philosophy. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:30:45 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/material-requirements-planning.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/material-requirements-planning.html Material requirements planning is essential in a lean environment. Knowing how to use it is the key to JIT. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:02:45 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/levelized-production.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/levelized-production.html One of the key factors that keep a lean manufacturing company lean is levelized production. Also known as heijunka in Japanese, level production can help your company in many ways. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:58:56 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/lean-vocabulary.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/lean-vocabulary.html There are many terms that need to be understood when implementing lean. This page defines some of the more common terms in the lean vocabulary. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:23:12 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/lean-resources.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/lean-resources.html Lean resources to help guide you through your implementation of lean manufacturing. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:52:48 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/lean-manufacturing-principles.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/lean-manufacturing-principles.html If you are looking to succeed at implementing lean, you need to understand and apply these critical lean manufacturing principles. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:09:58 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/kanban.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/kanban.html A kanban is a necessary tool in a well established lean manufacturing facility and, when used properly, can help control invenotry. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:50:29 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/just-in-time.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/just-in-time.html Achieving just in time delivery is one of the primary goals of lean manufacturing. Deliver product when it's needed, in the quantity required. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:22:43 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/implementing-lean.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/implementing-lean.html There are many tings to consider when you are implementing lean. You need to understand how to start and what steps to follow. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:34:49 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/cycle-count.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/cycle-count.html In a lean environment, accurate inventory is a key element. In order to maintain a perpetual inventory, an effective cycle count program must be established. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:00:47 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/continuous-improvement.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/continuous-improvement.html Undoubtedly the most critical of the lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement requires company wide commitment and training. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:39:19 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/5S.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/5S.html 5S plays such a big part in improving so many areas in a factory such as quality, productivity, efficiency and morale. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:28:47 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/5S-standardization.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/5S-standardization.html The fourth step in the 5S process is 5S standardization. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:24:05 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/5S-organizing.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/5S-organizing.html The second step in the 5S process is a good 5S organizing of the work area. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:16:00 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/5S-discipline.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/5S-discipline.html 5S discipline and training is the last stage in the 5S process. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:48:15 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/5S-clearing.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/5S-clearing.html The first step in the 5S process is a good 5S clearing to remove clutter. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:51:19 GMT http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/lean-leadership.html http://www.lean-manufacturing-junction.com/lean-leadership.html Lean leadership requires a commitment to the people as well as the system. A leader in a lean environment needs to drive towards improvement through change. 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