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    • Lean transformation of a supply chain organization 

      Walsh, Daniel Andres (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
      There are two basic schools of thought regarding how to approach a Lean transformation. Either start with introducing Lean tools or start with driving a Lean cultural change. Academic researchers like Steve Spear (Harvard/MIT), ...

    • The role of assessment in a lean transformation 

      Shan, Raymond S. (Raymond Shing) (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
      When starting the journey to become a Lean company, companies commonly face the problem of understanding how to manage a Lean transformation. Often times, the first step in managing a Lean transformation is to understand ...

    • Enabling manufacturing flexibility issue resolution in advanced vehicle development 

      Tomlin, Grace C. (Grace Catherine) (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
      Manufacturing Flexibility is a broad term used to describe a metric that can be measured in many different ways. Current industry experts agree that Flexibility is one of the key measures that will help the automotive ...