Honda Manufacturing Methods Upgraded

Honda plans new hybrid car for 2009 and will revamp manufacturing facilities with new methods. ...

... "At its mid-year news conference, Honda also outlined plans to introduce new manufacturing methods at several Japanese factories to boost efficiency and lower costs. Honda said it plans to invest about 158 billion yen to make the improvements at two domestic factories, one for engines and the other for cars. " ...

Via Yahoo! News: Honda hybrid

Six Sigma Pilot Approved

County approves investment in Six Sigma improvement. ...

... "Erie County Control Board's finance committee making recommendations to approve $120,000 for a pilot version of the Six Sigma program. " ...

Via WBEN: Pilot Six Sigma Recommended

Lean Principles Set Foundation for Systems Investment

G-P mill sees investment building upon its investment in lean manufacturing foundation. ...

... "Wolff said earlier moves at the mill toward the Lean manufacturing process and modernizations in other parts of the facility paved the way for the $50 million investment in the new recycling system. " ...

Via Oshkosh Northwestern: Georgia-Pacific