Lean at Wiremold: beyond manufacturing, putting people from and center
Article Abstract:
The Wiremold Company, West Hartford, Connecticut, successfully transformed itself from an old batch-and-queue manufacturer of electrical products to a Lean industry leader during the 1900s. The company has been successful because of its ability to leverage people, its key asset.
Publication Name: Journal of Organizational Excellence
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1531-1864
Year: 2004
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Implementing lean principles with the Six Sigma advantage: how a battery company realized significant improvements
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The implementation of lean manufacturing principles with Six Sigma practices at a battery manufacturing firm is discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Organizational Excellence
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1531-1864
Year: 2003
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Leadership in lean, empowering manufacturing organizations
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The value of empowering staff is shown through the example of a manufacturing operation.
Publication Name: Journal of Organizational Excellence
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1531-1864
Year: 2001
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