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How Manufacturers Can Beat Tariffs with Lean Thinking and Global Moves
By Swathi Mohan (Leanacle) & Igor Chigrin (International Expansion Expert) Introduction: The Tariff Tightrope Tariffs are like that unexpected pothole
Management by Exception: The Power of Focusing on What Truly Matters
I’m a bit of a weather enthusiast—if that’s the right word. At the start of each week, I check the
The Science of Change Management – A Lean Practitioner’s Compass
The Only Constant Is Change In the fast-evolving automotive industry, the ability to manage change effectively is no longer optional—it’s
Why Solving the Right Problem Is More Important Than Solving All the Problems
The recent focus on investments in digital and data foundations by automotive manufacturers, as highlighted in Deloitte’s recent report, is
How We Helped an SME Manufacturer Double Their Portfolio by Reducing New Part Launch Lead Time
For an SME automotive manufacturer striving to grow, launching new parts efficiently can be the difference between stagnation and success.
How We Generated $1.4M in Productivity Savings for a Leading SME Automotive Manufacturer
When we first met with a respected SME automotive manufacturer, we proposed a bold idea: generating substantial productivity savings through
How We Helped a Leading Automotive Manufacturer in Guelph Boost Production by 4,000 Parts Annually
When it comes to high-volume manufacturing, many companies assume their operations are optimized—until a major client raises the stakes. This
The Price of Poor Employee Engagement: One Company Reports Over $6 Billion in Losses in Q3 2024
Boeing reported a loss of more than $6 billion in the 3rd quarter of 2024. New CEO Kelly Ortberg emphasized
Visual Management System
On a typical Monday morning, after having silenced the annoying alarm you make your way down to the kitchen. Rubbing
Idea Management System
You are busy in the kitchen, you need to make sure dinner is ready in 20 minutes and your 6
What if your morning coffee receipt looked like this?
How would you feel about paying for the burnt coffee beans, extra coffee they made and the fuel spent on
How 1 Part Defied Checks 4 Times – Can Your Scrap Management Stand the Test?
Introduction:In this blog post, I want to share an interesting story from my experience working with an automotive parts supplier.