According to a study conducted by the Manufacturing Leadership Council and discussed in West Monroe’s 2022 Manufacturing Report, CPG manufacturing companies expect their data volume... Read more
The history of Kaizen, or Kaizen Blitz, is well-documented. The inventor of Kaizen, Masaaki Imai, was a managerial theorist and consultant on the Toyota production... Read more
For a leader to grow, they must understand their core duties in detail. To obtain a clear vision of all duties, companies develop strong systems... Read more
Beer manufacturers are accustomed to navigating supply and demand fluctuations influenced by factors like seasonality, consumer trends, economic downturns, and promotional activities. However, recent years... Read more
World Class Manufacturing (WCM) is the latest of the “XPS” production frameworks, launched in 2005 with the main objectives of increasing quality and reducing production... Read more
Data is everywhere and allows manufacturing companies to improve production processes dramatically. The issue, however, is this: Manufacturing companies struggle to implement tools to harvest... Read more
The Japanese are notorious for their dedication to work. In fact, Tokyo tops the list of the most overworked cities in the world. Many would... Read more
Consistency is a core principle of building sound manufacturing processes. Consistency is critical for continuous improvement. It helps reduce human error and waste, which is... Read more
Developing a near-flawless production strategy is essential to staying competitive in the rapidly evolving world of manufacturing. To stay competitive, companies often use continuous improvement... Read more
