Mailbox:0 - Oh So Lonely
11 May 2009
For years I've been one of those types that operates most effectively while in a state of chaos. I've tried paper planners, electronic planne…
5 Questions - Ken Rolfes
10 May 2009
This week on 5 Questions we meet Ken Rolfes, a very active member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence. -------------- 1.Who are you? Wha…
Long is not Lean
9 May 2009
A recent article in Logistics Management raised my ire a bit. The title is The Downside of Lean Logistics, but the author completely misses his own p…
Factory Tour of the Week: EXP Wire Machine
9 May 2009
This week we visit EXP Wire Machine.…
5 Questions - Meet Lee Fried
4 May 2009
In this edition of 5 Questions we meet Lee Fried. ---------- 1. Who are you, what organization are you with, and what are your current lean-oriente…
New at Superfactory - May 2009
3 May 2009
Each month new articles, book reviews, and other content are added to the Superfactory website. The new content is featured in the monthly e-newslette…
Factory Tour of the Week: MisterKopy
3 May 2009
This week we visit a book production line at MisterKopy.…
When Committees Oversee Standard Work
27 April 2009
Standard work, a core component of lean, creates consistency of process and outcome. Developing standard work based on data and analysis is critical,…