Category Archives: "Lean Outside Manufacturing"

State and federal organizations are known for tedious and slow processes that are bogged down by red tape and other administrative nightmares. The state of Iowa was no different, but administrators weren't content with the current system and launched an improvement effort. Iowa underwent a Lean transformation, Bloomberg Businessweek reports. The strategy powering the change

Kaizen and Lean practices have crossed the ocean from Japan to Singapore, with manufacturers located throughout the country leveraging these methodologies to save money and bolster efficiency. Singapore Technologies Aerospace is one such company. Despite economic woes in Europe that affect trading policies, the aircraft maintenance firm has been able to thrive by implementing Kaizen

Joel Dondis, a New Orleans restaurateur who worked as a sous chef at Emeril's, and Tariq Hanna, a Nigeria-born baker with roots in Detroit, didn't realize they were using Kaizen philosophies and mindsets to improve their business, but it's evident these practices are the root of their bake shop's success. Dondis and Hanna combined forces

Much like any other sector, the plant nursery industry was hit hard by the economic recession. However, unlike manufacturing, simply scaling back production isn't an option – caretakers need to grow better at doing more with less. This is precisely why many nurseries are integrating Lean methodologies and practices, as it enables them to save

Over the course of the last century, business has changed dramatically – what may have been considered a best practice 100 years ago (or even 10 years ago) may now be outdated. For example, a company in the 1940s was likely still rooted in hierarchies, with several levels of managers and employees. Nowadays, many companies

Lean manufacturing has taken hold throughout the United States, with a greater number of companies trying to accomplish more while spending less. However, the methodology has extended beyond manufacturing companies, and can now be seen in use in a variety of ways. Website optimization is one of the potential uses of Lean. Every company has

When it comes to running a successful business, what happens inside the office is frequently paramount to success. Even manufacturers need an effective sales team in their offices to ensure they are generating the highest-value leads. Kaizen is a familiar philosophy to many businesses, particularly those in the field of manufacturing, but it can be

Tru-Test – a New Zealand agri-tech company that makes electric fence systems, animal weighing and recording equipment and milk meters – has become a top proponent of Lean manufacturing within the country, the New Zealand Herald reports. Jason Kiteley, operations manager at Tru-Test, was quick to note that many local manufacturers think it's cheaper to

In the United Kingdom, public spending budgets have declined and organizations are now dealing with a greater number of restrictions. However, according to Public Service, the Ministry of Justice is using Lean practices as a way to drive innovation and arrive at cost-efficient solutions. “This program provides a set of tools and techniques, supported by