Process time vs. cycle time is a discussion that comes up often for newcomers to Six Sigma. Understanding these principles and how they apply to your time management is vital. Failing to grasp ...

Companies continue to shrink design-to-manufacturing cycle time, with 89 percent of manufacturers moving from product design to manufacture in less than one year.

Just-in-time manufacturing is a process where inventory is delivered to the factory by suppliers only when it's needed for assembly. Companies are beginning to turn to Internet-based technologies ...