Companies adopting a Lean philosophy strive to remove or shorten time spent on activities that the customer doesn’t value. For example, although steps like estimating and makeready are thought of as ...

Do you know the 8 Wastes of Lean? Waste in an organization is all around us. You want to be able to identify waste so that you can go about eliminating it where you can. This article will explore the ...

Are you looking to reduce waste and improve efficiency in your printing operation? John Compton, principal at Compton & Associates LLC, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB), and senior member of ...

A lean business model is an approach to business development that focuses on creating value for the customer while minimizing waste within the organization. This model derives its core principles from ...

Maintenance is an incredibly complex function, applied across multiple tasks, resources, and locations. Maturity in maintenance management will dictate how much waste there is. Organizations that are ...