Lean Operations through Capital and Work Practice Investments

Weir Minerals retools its production facilities for lean operations with financial and organizational investments. ...

... "He says that the company has now exited the recession, with a lean operations rating of 80%. This was achieved by a substantial amount of capital investment in new technology and by implementing new operational practices. " ...

Via Creamer Engineering News: Major upgrade

Toyota Growth Over Quality

Toyota is shaking up its leadership ranks as it prepares to retool the company during the challenges of this business cycle. ...

... "But he said the company, famous for caution and self-reflection, strayed when growth, not quality, became its main concern. " ...

Via New York Times: Toyota Restructures

Lean Transformation Uses Workforce Furlough For Aircraft Manufacturer

Columbia uses worker furlough to permit the retooling necessary to transform the organization to a lean manufacturing process. ...

... "The furlough allows Columbia to execute necessary measures to refine production and more aggressively pursue Lean Manufacturing and Lean Enterprise process improvements. The company's present expectation is to recall the furloughed employees after a brief four to six week period. " ...

Via KTVZ: Columbia Aircraft Lean Manufacturing Transformation