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Lean Software Development

By: ali mushtaq | 2010-11-27 | Software
Lean software development is an emerging strategy from the Agile community to apply the principles and practices of Lean manufacturing to the software development process. read more

More About Lean Six Sigma

By: Lisa Wagner | 2011-03-14 | Management
Lean Six Sigma and Six Sigma are different even though they are both popular in the business world, particularly in manufacturing. They are designed to create well trained and organized employees and preparing them to be leaders. read more

What Is The Lean Philosophy?

By: Jewell Hardin | 2010-03-27 | Business
It seems that every manufacturing company is now trying to adapt the Lean Philosophy, invented and mastered by Toyota Corporation. Lean manufacturing has also spilled over into non manufacturing industries. Unfortunately, many companies don't completely understand the true meaning of Lean Manufacturing. Lean read more

Lean Manufacturing Techniques For Identifying Waste

By: Nigelsmartgroup | 2010-12-06 | Strategic planning
With a thorough emphasis on waste elimination, Lean Manufacturing Techniques, are able to address subtle, yet important defects in any management plan. Two of the most common, detrimental practices uncovered by Lean consultants, include: overproduction and schedule adherence; and unnecessary waiting. read more

Examples of Lean Manufacturing Success in Biopharmaceuticals

By: Nigel Smart | 2010-12-09 | Manufacturing
Despite an unfair reputation for complexity and regulatory stiffness, Lean Manufacturing offers many potential benefits for the biopharmaceuticals field. As several industry papers suggest, adopting a Lean approach can free up wait times, reduce waste and help overall competativeness in the marketplace. read more

Lean Six Sigma and the Navy

By: Peter B Peterka | 2010-04-04 | News and society
Lean Six Sigma is used in all branches of the U.S. military. This piece will discuss how Lean Six Sigma was implemented within the U.S. Navy. read more

Analytic Tools for Successful Lean Manufacturing Implementation

By: Nigel Smart | 2010-12-07 | Manufacturing
Waste elimination is one of the major goals of Lean Manufacturing. A Lean consultant is trained to identify areas of inefficiency within an organization, including, unnecessary human motion, non-value-added conveyance of product, over-production, excess inventory, under-utilized space, over-processing, unneeded waiting, and poor utilization of talent. read more

Lean Six Sigma in Economic Downturn

By: Neo Tiong Wee | 2010-03-30 | Management
Is Lean Six Sigma still relevant in the current economic downturn? What are some of the areas of consideration for Lean Six Sigma project implementation? Is Lean Six Sigma applicable to service industries? Must one learn all the Lean Six Sigma tools before being qualified to do Lean Six Sigma projects? These are some of the frequently asked questions about Lean Six Sigma implementation in the recent months... read more

Great Leaders Do Not Micromanage

By: Todd Dewett | 2010-03-26 | Management
Adults do not like to be treated like children. That is precisely how they feel when micromanaged by a superior at work. Find out some of us micromanage and how to avoid this unproductive leadership style. read more

The Habits Of A Six Sigma Leader

By: Craig Calvin | 2011-01-14 | Business
Six Sigma is a training program, a certification to get, and a business management technique but, being a leader in this program means that a person needs to possess particular attributes to make their attempts at Black Belt Leadership a real success. The following are some of the habits that one should have when contemplating taking on a Six Sigma leadership role. read more

Start Small With New Lean Six Sigma Initiatives

By: Tony Jacowski | 2010-04-01 | Management
When leadership feels the need to undertake a Six Sigma initiative, they think of a Lean Six Sigma project to start off with. A Lean initiative gives quick result on the improvement area. In any new project scenario, it is better to take a small step first and then move ahead with bigger projects. read more

Bsn Nutrition - A Leader In The Bodybuilding And Nutrition Industry

By: Chris Kennelly | 2010-11-13 | Article Marketing
BSN is a major player in the muscle building and weight loss industry. It produces products that improve the physique, endurance, strength and performance. BSN Nutrition products also increase the lean muscle tissue and reduce fat. read more

Employee Training - Building a Strong Leader

By: Tony Jacowski | 2010-07-09 | Management
Employee training is vital in order to maintain total productivity within an organization. You might want to send certain employees to training to help them succeed in their current position and better their skills so they can help lead others. Good candidates to send to training are those people with good interpersonal skills, team leaders, and good decision makers. read more

Lean Manufacturing Solutions to Improve Working Capital Management

By: Nigel Smart | 2010-11-23 | Manufacturing
By adopting Lean Manufacturing Techniques— such as improved working capital management-- pharmaceutical companies are better able to cope with pressure in today's marketplace. Smart Consulting provides custom solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. For more information, please visit our website at htttp://www.smartconsultinggroup.com read more

Lean Manufacturing Implementation – The Right Emphases for Right Thinking

By: nigelsmartgroup | 2010-11-11 | Alternative Medicine
A pharmaceutical company's lean manufacturing implementation can be either fairly seamless and efficient or met with resistance and merely partial. A lot of it has to do with perceptions and attitudes and the right implementation emphases. read more