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A U-shaped cell is exactly what it sounds like—a work area that is organized in the shape of a ‘U’. The U-shaped cell allows an operator to finish her work in virtually the same location that she started, eliminating the waste of walking back from the end of a line Read more…
Many universities have standalone Lean programs, or have it integrated into its curriculum. University-earned credentials tend to carry a bit more weight than private companies. While there are many universities in these categories, there are a handful that are more well-known for their programs than others. Purdue University https://www.purdue.edu/leansixsigmaonline/ University Read more…
Lean often uses the analogy of running water. Making products move quickly and effortlessly is described as flow. Flow is often likened to straightening out a meandering river into a smooth, straight channel. The processes that get those products and services to the customer are known as the value stream. Read more…