Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma are two of the most prominent improvement philosophies available to organizations today. This article investigated how these two philosophies can be used cohesively as an improvement strategy. A comparison was performed relative to the underlying principles, the respective tools used, and the implementation methodologies of each philosophy. A real world Read more »
This paper discusses the integration of A3 Thinking as an innovative academic communication standard in industrial engineering. The paper begins by providing an overview comparison of A3 Thinking, a critical component in Toyota’s PDCA management system, and traditional academic course communication methods. The paper highlights key areas in academics where the use of A3 Thinking Read more »
Review research discussing successful implementation of Lean Enterprise in seaport operations with cited examples from Port of Mobile, Alabama.
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a nationwide network of over seventy not-for-profit centers. The MEP is linked with the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and has the sole purpose of providing small and medium-size manufacturers with the assistance they need to be competitive and successful. The Alabama Technology Network Read more »
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a nationwide network of over seventy not-for-profit centers. The MEP is linked with the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and has the sole purpose of providing small and medium-size manufacturers with the assistance they need to be competitive and successful. The Alabama Technology Network Read more »
A leading manufacturer of air conditioning components is considering a plant expansion due to increasing sales forecasts. A new production line is to be added and it is not known whether the existing multi-line final test and packing area can handle the increased throughput. Simulation was used as a tool to estimate the capacity of Read more »
