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Jim Lewis has worked in the furniture industry for 40 years with a special emphasis on facilitating the transformation process for businesses embracing the Lean Business Model. Jim’s company, The Center for Lean Learning, is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, with an office in St. Thomas, ON, Canada. He is a consultant, author, and writer. Jim’s books include, “The Journey to Excellence – Successfully Applying Lean Thinking in Your Business,” “A Testament to Lean Thinking – Cases for Change,” and a series of ebooklets under the main title “Applying Lean Thinking.” The books are in ebook format and are available through all major ebook retailers and through smashwords.com.
You will see efficiency benefits far beyond the manufacturing area.
When to add automation and technology
Where does a technology upgrade fit into the process of lean manufacturing?
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Jim Lewis,
May 5, 2013 | 7:00 pm CDT
When is it right to up the ante for technology?
How do you measure the effectiveness of automation and technology in your operation?
By
Jim Lewis,
March 6, 2013 | 6:00 pm CST
Integrating automation into a lean business model
Jim Lewis explores the origins of lean manufacturing and how it relates to automation today.
By
Jim Lewis,
February 18, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
Blending automation, technology, and lean into a recipe for success
Remember that efficiency and productivity are not the same thing as you add technology to your lean mix.
By
Jim Lewis,
February 13, 2013 | 6:00 pm CST
Cruise Ships models of leanness
Jim Lewis describes the efficiency of cruise ships.
By
Jim Lewis,
January 31, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
Managing a growth period
Jim Lewis describes Newport Furniture Parts's attempt to implement lean manufacturing.
By
Jim Lewis,
January 26, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
Lean Manufacturing as an alternative to outsourcing
Jim Lewis explains why companies don't need to go overseas to maximize profits.
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Jim Lewis,
January 25, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
Making a chaotic shop lean
Jim Lewis describes the process of streamlining a wood shop's inventory system.
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Jim Lewis,
January 24, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
Government subsidies for lean transition
Jim Lewis supplies government resources for undergoing a lean transition.
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Jim Lewis,
January 21, 2013 | 9:00 am CST