Lean outsourcing. Think about it. Here are two terms that are, on their face, contradictory. Yet the combination of lean manufacturing and outsourcing is on its way. How is this possible? The answer is two words – Cisco Systems.
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Tag Archives: Toyota
Lean outsourcing: It’s coming
How important is lean manufacturing to my company?
While there are a few contract manufacturing companies that have solid lean manufacturing programs either already in place or, underway, developing a true lean culture within large organizations can take years.
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Marc Onetto talks metrics, Solectron, EMS operations, quality and Jack Welch
"Metrics are being driven based on the three major requirements from our customers. (1) Response to customer demands – measured as delivery to customer requests and delivery to commit. (2) Quality – factory yields and field…"
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VO Lean Outsourcing Seminar Testimonials Praise Program – New Dates Added
The seminar instructor, Eric O. Olsen, Ph.D., works closely with the University of Toyota, Toyota's internal training operation in North America. "For many companies, outsourcing is going to happen. It can either happen in a controlled fashion or it can happen in an uncontrolled fashion", says Dr. Olsen.
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VO Lean Manufacturing Instruction Endorsed by Toyota’s Corporate University
"Dr. Olsen's work with the University of Toyota, Toyota's Corporate University, provides curriculum in the principles of lean and, The Toyota Production System…adding value to delegates way beyond their classroom experience" says, Joe Kane, Associate Dean, University of Toyota.
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