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The Toyota 3M Model: Unlocking Lean Manufacturing Mastery

Companies always look for ways to smooth out their work flows, remove wasted effort and maximize productivity. At the core of this objective lies the famous Toyota 3M Model, a time-tested framework that transformed manufacturing for many industries. The Toyota 3M Model, based on the groundbreaking ideas behind Toyota’s Production System, zeroes in on pinpointing […]

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In Lean Six Sigma, Pull Don’t Push

One of the great Lean Six Sigma strategies that had its origins based in the Toyota Production System(TPS) is the pull system. The pull system is used to cut down on waste in the production or manufacturing processes. In other words, only make enough product to fulfill the customer’s demand. What are the benefits of […]

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