Lean manufacturing may be decades old, but its relevance is only growing stronger in the age of Industry 4.0. As manufacturers increasingly adopt smart manufacturing technologies, a powerful evolution ...

AI fundamentally shifts the lean manufacturing paradigm by transforming lean systems from reactive to proactive. For example, machine learning algorithms can process vast datasets.

It’s a question that crops up with amazing regularity: What’s next after lean manufacturing? It’s an odd inquiry, really, because it implies that you “finish” lean or toss it aside in favor of the ...

Rapid changes in technology, and the many options available for the manufacturing sectors, have caused some manufacturers to hesitate when it comes to making investments in technology. A recent survey ...

Continuously optimizing manufacturing operations around concepts like OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) and Lean Manufacturing may seem outdated in the age of Industry 4.0, the Industrial Internet ...

Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principals are used to improve processes and create efficiencies in the overall manufacturing process. Lean manufacturing is used to minimize waste, while saving costs ...

The concept of continuous improvement (CI) and—more specifically under the umbrella of CI—programs such as total productive maintenance (TPM), world class manufacturing (WCM), and lean are certainly ...

Digital transformation is often misunderstood in manufacturing. Many myths keep factories tied to outdated methods. Here are 11 common misconceptions — and the reality behind them. Why digital ...

Spirit AeroSystems is using Dassault Systemes 3DExperience platform, combined with Design Rule’s technical expertise and Belcan engineers, to make its new 85,000-sq. ft. Spirit Aerospace Innovation ...

"Miners are more and more interested in what non-miners are doing to improve business processes," he says. "They are keen to learn more about the experiences we have in these other industries. "I went ...

Traditional manufacturing refers to manufacturing principles focused on producing a certain set number of products each period and holding a reserve in case of unexpected demand or shortages. This ...