It’s a question that crops up with amazing regularity: What’s next after lean manufacturing? It’s an odd inquiry, really, because it implies that you “finish” lean or toss it aside in favor of the ...

On a roll for over 50 years now, Toyota Motor Corp. is the logical first place to look for a glimpse into the future of lean manufacturing. There a new generation is gearing up to spread the tried-and ...

Lean manufacturing aims to incorporate processes and attitudes to increase efficiency and streamline operations and overhead, resulting in cost savings, increased profits and an engaged, motivated ...