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Sunday, January 14, 2007

Lean Cell Concepts: Make-to-Order



Stollenwerk shoe manufacturing stays on-shore and uses lean concepts to better manage working capital and remains globally competitive through operational efficiency. ...

... "Thanks to the introduction of lean manufacturing and cell concepts, the company can make a pair in seven hours. Shoes are made to order, with the inventory of finished products kept very low. " ...


Via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Link

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