Mexico Tops China as Top Exporter to the U.S.
Mexico has surpassed China as the top exporter to the United States for the first time in 20 years.
Lean Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing is a method that helps factories cut waste, improve quality, and make products faster using smart processes and teamwork.
False Start in a Manufacturing Revolution: GM’s Early Struggles Adopting Lean Principles
In the 1980s, General Motors (GM), challenged by the efficiency of Japanese automakers, sought to adopt Toyota’s lean manufacturing principles.
Lean Impact: How the Toyota Production System (TPS) Transformed Manufacturing Globally
Toyota’s Production System (TPS), initially developed in the 1940s by Taiichi Ohno, was a closely guarded secret until the late 1970s.