Beyond Manufacturing

175 posts

Lean Couture

19 September 2007

We've mentioned how some apparel manufacturers are leveraging lean to stay globally competitive from U.S.-based factories.  Allen-Edmonds shoes, N…

Process Charity

11 September 2007

Yesterday I had the opportunity to take several bags of used clothing to a local charity. Many of us (I hope) do this, as often our discarded clothes…

Private Efficiency

22 August 2007

A few days ago we told you about a McKinsey study on how public organizations are beginning to implement lean manufacturing methods.  Government has a…