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