Lean’s three guiding principles involve purpose, process and people. “The primary purpose of any organization—and first step in any Lean thought process—is to correctly specify the value that the ...

Metallurgy explains how to predict the properties, behavior and internal structure of metal so that we can use it to its maximum capabilities. One of the most important properties of metal is its ...

The manufacturing process is a complex one that can be impacted by many factors: supplies, equipment, factory overhead, the need for special parts, and the people who work at all points in the process ...