IEN What is your definition of lean manufacturing? Does it include Six Sigma flexible manufacturing plug-and-play?Vanderklok: Lean manufacturing focuses on the systematic elimination of waste in manufacturing and administrative activities Lean is... Learn more

Ford Motor Company utilizes SupplyPro Systems in eight of their plants including the Dearborn Stamping facility New tooling is built for current and upcoming car and truck models at this location The Dearborn Stamping facility uses a significant... Learn more

IEN How are manufacturers using existing technologies in new ways?Hooton: One definitive trend that SupplyPro is seeing in the industry is pushing inventory management out to the point-of-use In the past manufacturers have traditionally used ERP... Learn more

Smart: Any material product tool instrument software or device that discernibly multiplies the impact of human intelligence on industry directly or indirectly lowering the cost of production. Ever more intricate intelligent products and systems... Learn more

Lean manufacturing Six Sigma plug-and-play flexible manufacturing -- companies are searching the cupboards for solutions as the U.S economy shows signs of contraction At center stage is the lean enterprise The heart of lean is the Toyota... Learn more