Southwest Windpower will utilize lean techniques to boost efficiency in its production line for renewable energy products. …
… “The award of nearly $460,000 will allow Southwest Windpower to modernize its production line with a focus on lean manufacturing in order to produce its quality products at a lower cost.
The cost savings will allow the company to remain competitive in the global market and to expand its labor workforce in Northern Arizona. “ …
Terex Cranes builds on foundation of lean through economically challenging times. …
… “The Waverly plant has gone through a transformation.
We went from a non lean manufacturer to what I would call one of the leading businesses in the Terex portfolio that is a very lean and flow-oriented facility. “ …
Genzyme expects Sanofi-Aventis to sweeten its bid to recognize the value of its manufacturing assets and product developments. …
… “Your opportunistic takeover proposal does not begin to recognize the significant progress underway to rectify our manufacturing challenges or the potential for our new-product pipeline. “ …
President Obama discusses investment in clean energy manufacturing technologies during a visit to ZBB Energy Corporation‘s manufacturing facilities in Menomonee Falls, WI.
ZBB Energy Corporation is using $1.3 million in Recovery Act State Energy Program loans to fund a $4.5 million factory renovation to triple their capacity to manufacture flow batteries and power systems.
Insights into the challenges facing small manufacturers …
… “The company’s plant is laid out for Lean manufacturing, which has employees working in strategic cells to improve efficiency and reduce the cost of manufacturing. “ …
Richard Branson shares his business experiences with Virgin, which includes mistake proofing the business processes through a decentralized ownership culture. …
… “One of the reasons Virgin’s enterprises have been successful over the years is that we empower the staff to make mistakes— and then learn from them. “ …
Experienced defense executive will lead DynCorp as chief executive officer. The new CEO comes to the position with lean and Six Sigma leadership achievements. …
… “Mr. Gaffney was responsible for establishing ITT’s strategic direction as well as financial and operating performances.
Under his leadership, the company grew more than 60 percent as Mr. Gaffney executed both organic and acquisition strategies.
He also had responsibility for driving Lean Six Sigma and Operational Excellence across all of ITT. “ …
Large companies will serve their shareholders better if they adopt the approach and strategies of venture capitalists to drive innovation in the enterprise. …
… “people who control large pools of capital need to act more like venture capitalists, and less like corporate finance departments. They need to make lots of bets … “ …
Posted in six-sigma on August 18th, 2010 by Frank M – Comments Off
Mayoral candidate sees opportunity to implement Six Sigma to drive efficiency into citizen services. …
… “Heiner wants to establish performance metrics for metro departments, institute lean six-sigma efficiency techniques into management practices, move us toward a paperless system in government … ” …
Posted in dupont on August 18th, 2010 by Frank M – Comments Off
Dupont integrates its long-term Six Sigma program with stage gated processes required for successful new product innovation. …
… “DuPont uses a variety of Six Sigma methods, as well as Stage-Gate, a carefully designed business development process that encourages both consistency and speed. ” …
Posted in lean-program on August 18th, 2010 by Frank M – Comments Off
Lean projects are efficient and flow quicker with fewer barriers and less waste. …
… “Whereas the Six Sigma business management strategy focuses on reducing defects, LPM looks at reducing inefficiency and improving workflow, which causes a more efficient project delivery. ” …
Posted in value-stream-map on August 18th, 2010 by Frank M – Comments Off
It focuses on the construction value stream by reducing waste. …
… “Rather, by changing the way work is done throughout the delivery process, Lean Construction seeks to eliminate all waste, simultaneously conserving time and money. “ …
Posted in outsourcing on August 18th, 2010 by Frank M – Comments Off
Lean processes will serve to streamline the organizational integration that comes with information technology outsourcing. …
… “Far too often outsourcing creates new bureaucracy that aims to help smooth buyer-vendor integration but ends up isolating client stakeholders from vendor teams. “ …
President Obama signs the Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010 which is legislation focused on enabling American companies to better compete in the global economy.
Posted in process-change on August 13th, 2010 by Frank M – Comments Off
Lean process change is reinforced in Taylor Wharton’s operations with expanded role for CFO. …
… “Mr. York’s 25 years of executive management, manufacturing, and turnaround experience includes roles as President, CFO and COO. His success in leadership positions with automotive, marine and steel manufacturers and his expertise in business process change and LEAN manufacturing make him well-qualified to lead Cryogenics. “ …
Posted in lean-management on August 12th, 2010 by Frank M – Comments Off
Intricon manages its profit improvement with lean manufacturing rollout. …
… “Gross profit in the 2010 second quarter was 27.0 percent, up significantly from 21.0 percent in the year-ago period–and also up from 2010 first-quarter gross profit of 25.3 percent.
The primary drivers of the gains were higher sales volumes and the impact of various margin enhancement programs.
IntriCon continues to implement gross profit improvement initiatives, including production transfers to lower-cost manufacturing facilities and the rollout of lean manufacturing programs. “ …
Posted in business-process on August 12th, 2010 by Frank M – Comments Off
Business process architects deploy lean and Six Sigma to drive efficiency across enterprise business processes. …
… “In addition, almost 70% reported that the lack of insight into process results is a significant or very significant problem for enterprise applications. “ …
Appleton deploys lean to manage operating efficiencies against rising raw material costs. …
… “He added that the Company’s ongoing focus on lean manufacturing and waste reduction did enable it to continue to reduce controllable operating costs. ” …
