The PDCA cycle in manufacturing
Discover everything you need to know about the plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle, a powerful continuous-improvement tool in manufacturing.
Manufacturing Glossary
All You Need to Know About Heijunka in Manufacturing
Read our complete guide to heijunka in manufacturing, including a definition, examples, tips, and a heijunka box template.
A Complete Guide to Jidoka
Learn everything there is to know about Jidoka, the Lean manufacturing method that creates a defect-free production line.
Everything You Need to Know About Takt Time in Manufacturing
Discover all you need to know about takt time, a manufacturing metric that indicates at which rate production needs to flow to meet customer demand.
Everything You Need to Know About Fishbone Diagrams in Manufacturing
Discover all you need to know about fishbone diagrams in manufacturing, including how to make them, their benefits, and some frequently asked questions.
What is Preventive Maintenance Compliance (PMC)?
Interested in just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing? Learn everything you need to know about it here, including its origin, application and (dis)advantages.
What is Just-in-Time Manufacturing (JIT)?
Interested in just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing? Learn everything you need to know about it here, including its origin, application and (dis)advantages.
Spaghetti Diagrams Explained (With an Easy 5-Step Plan!)
All the ins and outs of spaghetti diagrams in one place (with an easy 5-step guide).
Everything you need to know about Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) in manufacturing
Read up on everything you need to know about mean time to repair (MTTR).
The 5 Whys Method: Explanation, How to use It, and Examples
Learn what the 5 whys method is, what it’s used for and how you can use it in practice.