Resistance to change during a lean transformation is inevitable. Let’s not be surprised when it surfaces. It’s part of the process. There are several root causes, including a lack of understanding, ...

Your lean culture depends on you providing the correct answer to this basic question: Who leads and owns the lean transformation? Who has the responsibility to create ...

Ioana Hera, Head of Lean at Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace, is speaking at Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit in November 2025. But before taking to the stage, she sat down with Molly Cooper to discuss the ...

Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

“Lean” process improvement can reduce costs, improve efficiency and make execution more predictable. Lean requires an investment and a culture change. Lean has resulted in improved execution in a ...

There is a lean thinking book that should be in everyone’s library. It is titled, “All I Need to Know about Manufacturing I Learned in Joe’s Garage: World Class Manufacturing Made Simple” by William ...

LONG BEACH, Calif., March 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) recently partnered with Casa Herrera to implement a Lean/Continuous Improvement training ...