Lean companies need only half as many employees in their purchasing department as non-lean companies. With a renewed focus on "doing more with less," many organizations are looking at how the adoption ...

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Nov. 21, 2011) -- Complex processes can lead to unintended, and multifaceted, challenges that can consume more time and money than necessary. Whether it is inventory control, the ...

John Compton is a go-to when it comes to assessing, advising, and helping printing companies implement lean strategies in ...

With a renewed focus on “doing more with less,” many organizations are looking to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in their supply chains. A variety of opinions exist on how organizations can ...

While Lean principles have been known and applied in a variety of manufacturing processes, the applications in product development have been slower to come. Several companies have also applied Lean to ...

Lean process improvement is becoming a popular method for hospitals looking to streamline processes, reduce costs and improve quality. While the general principles of Lean management are increasing ...

A methodology known as Lean Six Sigma made it possible for ATC to realize "a forty-percent improvement over the current process as far as cycle time, which means the time span from when a vehicle ...

Lean management theory and the implementation of lean processes improvement are becoming increasingly popular at hospitals across the country. Lean principles can improve efficiency, financial ...

Boosting efficiency in many departments has become important, as hospitals accept more financial risk in delivering care A complete guide to lease accounting for healthcare organizations Making a ...