Cycle Time Reduction using Lean Manufacturing on the Line

Boeing implements lean practices into its manufacturing processes, called the pulse line, for satellite production. ...

... "New work cells, new tooling, standard work-planning packages and lean manufacturing processes will reduce the total build time per satellite and increase the number of vehicles moving through the line at one time, according to the company. " ...

Via Inside GNSS: Boeing Pulse Line

Vought Lean Operating System

Vought CEO works to transform his company through lean manufacturing practices, focusing on the company culture with training programs. ...

... "Vought is implementing lean manufacturing practices on many programs as fast as workers can be trained and new tooling and machinery put into place. Key managers and engineers have been trained in Six Sigma ... " ...

Via Star Telegram: Vought Improves

Vought Aircraft Industries is one of the world's largest independent suppliers of aerostructures. Headquartered in Dallas, the company designs and manufactures major airframe structures such as wings, fuselage subassemblies, empennages, nacelles and other components for prime manufacturers of aircraft.