The Amper Manufacturing Blog
How to Use a Slowdown to Take On Lean Projects
As any executive knows, an organization’s financial performance can fluctuate from quarter to quarter. When business...
Understanding the 5S Lean Manufacturing Principles
Lean manufacturing is a type of thinking that focuses on reducing waste and creating orderliness in your factory....
4 Types of Kaizen and How To Implement Kaizen in Your Workflow
Lean manufacturing is a methodology that focuses on project management and process improvement. It helps...
Lean Management: Understanding the Toyota Production Principles
First published in 1990, The Machine That Changed the World is a bestselling book that documents the transition from...
What Is Preventive Maintenance?
One old adage for car maintenance is “take care of the ride, and the ride will take care of you.” The same thought...
What is Discrete Manufacturing?
The manufacturing industry is full of different production process patterns that deal with the procurement of raw...
6 Root Cause Analysis Tools & How To Use Them
The most well-run operations strive for continuous improvement, and what differentiates them from competitors is...
Time Study 101: Overview, Steps, and Best Practices
Are you having trouble managing your production line? If so, a time study analysis could be the answer. This...
5 Types of Manufacturing Processes You Should Know About
A manufacturing process is what helps businesses organize and create a system for building and creating products....
Gemba Walk | The Ultimate Gemba Walk Checklist
Manufacturers committed to continuous improvement often include the Gemba walk as part of their lean manufacturing...