It’s no secret that the United States’ once prominent and thriving manufacturing base has suffered over the past 4+ decades, as global competition eroded American competitive advantages. However, as global standards of living have improved and thereby increased the cost …
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Reasons Why Lean Manufacturing Culture Must Begin With Top Leaders
Every Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) has heard of lean manufacturing – it’s talked about at trade shows, industry blogs and in nearly every book on manufacturing ever published. You also know why it’s essential that your outsourced contract manufacturer employ …
Why A Lean Office Is Just As Important As Lean Manufacturing Services
As an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), you’ve no doubt heard of lean manufacturing. You’ve probably even implemented several lean initiatives on your own production floor. However, lean efforts are often overlooked when it comes to your front office and administrative …