Six Sigma Plant Operations Seen as Competitive Advantage
U.S. BioEnergy CEO shares insights on his company’s use of Six Sigma to create an advantage in the competition with other ethanol producers. … … “Our six-sigma approach to plant operations is our way...
View ArticleGlobal Competition through Lean Manufacturing
Small manufacturing firs turn to lean techniques to increase their global competitiveness. … … “Quabaug and Mar-Lee, which each compete against lower-cost areas like China, streamlined their methods of...
View ArticleFootwear Lean Manufacturing Creates Efficiency
Footwear manufacturers drive operating efficiencies through the application of lean manufacturing techniques. … … “Adidas AG CFO Robin Stalker said the company was well situated: We believe we are...
View ArticleUniversity Lean Manufacturing Program
Rockwell Collins contributes $100,000 to the Lean Manufacturing Training Program at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada. … … “The university’s program is designed to teach students how to...
View ArticleEurope Productivity Project
Lean manufacturing principles will be leveraged in small businesses across Europe. … … “The three-year project will develop and test the principles of lean manufacturing and how it can improve the...
View ArticleLean Six Sigma During Economic Downturns
BMG webinar series will focus on the challenges confronting us with solutions leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methods. Webinars start August 6th. … … “How do you remain competitive and profitable during...
View ArticleStrategic improvement target: competitor weakness
Determining where to improve your business next? Use a competitive analysis to focus your improvement strategy. … … “To put it kindly, Apple’s service stinks like a skunk trapped in an outhouse....
View ArticleSmart manufacturing applies lean
Food industry can drive growth through smart strategies that drive competitiveness. … … “Smart – that means being innovative, investing in research, focusing on what the consumer wants, applying...
View ArticleSmart Manufacturing will boost competitiveness
Rockwell Automation’s CEO, Keith Nosbusch, sees the future of manufacturing and it is smart. Smart manufacturing leads to optimization of the production assets, keeps the factory floor informed,...
View ArticleApple manufacturing and logistic model
enable competitive pricing. … … “But more recently, it began using its growing manufacturing scale and logistics prowess to deliver Apple products at far more aggressive prices … “ … via New York...
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