Lean at Wiremold: beyond manufacturing, putting people from and center

Article Abstract:

The Wiremold Company, West Hartford, Connecticut, successfully transformed itself from an old batch-and-queue manufacturer of electrical products to a Lean industry leader during the 1900s. The company has been successful because of its ability to leverage people, its key asset.

Management dynamics, STONE, CLAY, AND GLASS PRODUCTS, Building materials industry, Company business management, Wiremold Co.

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Implementing lean principles with the Six Sigma advantage: how a battery company realized significant improvements

Article Abstract:

The implementation of lean manufacturing principles with Six Sigma practices at a battery manufacturing firm is discussed.

Japan, Production management, Product quality, Usage, Quality management, Battery industry, Six Sigma (Quality control)

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Leadership in lean, empowering manufacturing organizations

Article Abstract:

The value of empowering staff is shown through the example of a manufacturing operation.

MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES, Manufacturing NEC, All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Analysis, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Leadership

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