Want to know something shocking about manufacturing waste? Up to 95% of work in typical companies adds zero value to the final product. That’s right – most activities happening on your production floor might be pure waste. The good news? Toyota cracked this problem decades ago. Their Production System, developed after World War II, gave...
Most companies waste resources on non-value adding activities. Studies show 75% to 95% of work simply increases costs without benefiting customers. This startling inefficiency drives many organisations toward lean manufacturing, yet the promised results often remain elusive. The reality of lean manufacturing implementation proves challenging for most companies. Eight distinct types of waste plague industries from...
Want to know something shocking about business efficiency? Up to 95% of work activities in typical companies don’t add any real value. These activities pile up costs without benefiting customers. Lean manufacturing offers the solution Canadian businesses need right now. The numbers speak for themselves – companies using lean principles cut inventory by 14%, speed...
Most companies waste valuable resources without realising it. The numbers tell a shocking story – 75% to 95% of work activities add no real value to customers. These activities simply pile up costs and drain resources. Lean manufacturing tackles this waste head-on. The approach identifies eight specific types of waste that eat into time, money,...
Toyota’s pioneering work in the 1950s established lean manufacturing principles as the gold standard for operational excellence. The approach focuses on five essential components: waste elimination, flow creation, standardization, continuous improvement, and respect for people. Toronto manufacturers often struggle with effective implementation, despite understanding the potential benefits. Success demands mastery of these core principles – a...
Manufacturing companies lose up to 30% of their operational costs because of inefficient processes and redundant activities. Lean manufacturing is a proven way to remove these wasteful practices and optimize production. Many organizations have reshaped their operations with lean principles and achieved major cost savings while streamlining their processes. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is one...