Teach people about Lean manufacturing. That is what the U.S. Air Force asked me to do. OK, but before I could teach it, I had to learn what Lean was. I grabbed some books and started putting together ...

Lean can be a complicated journey, with twists, turns, and obstacles along the way. I have been on the journey with over 300 companies, yet it’s impossible to create a detailed map for a flawless ...

Accountability, cellular flow, standard work -- three pillars of Lean manufacturing. These precepts, with roots at places such as Toyota, aren't lost on the MRO industry. Not anymore. Once considered ...