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Lean Manufacturing

How the principles of lean apply to CNC machining.


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April 2012

What Does Lean Actually Mean?

By: Peter Zelinski
It's important to make sure your employees are on the same page if you are considering a move to lean. Watch this presentation by BlueSwarf CEO Greg Eckerman for an introduction to lean's core principles.

February 2012

Ask the Expert: Lean Manufacturing

By: Modern Machine Shop
Initiate a dialogue with some of the industry's most respected experts. Ask Greg Eckerman a question related to lean manufacturing.

September 2011

For Manufacturers, a Little Inventory is Healthy

By: Peter Zelinski
It turns out that too much efficiency is inefficient.

May 2011

Going Lean in Order to Grow

By: Peter Zelinski
This shop has a plan for dramatically expanding its contract machining business in high-value markets.

March 2011

What is Your Cost Model Costing You?

By: Peter Zelinski
Our new expert in our Lean Machining Zone cautions manufacturers against using an activity-based costing method. This line of thinking makes it hard to justify needed improvements.

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