Lean Manufacturing
Coming Down on DOWNTIME – Getting to the Bottom of Waste
In a blog post & video, Polaris MEP project manager Nathan Bonds discusses how to fight DOWNTIME Waste…
The Benefits of Going Lean and Green
VIDEO: going "lean and green" makes waste visible, starts you on a path to reducing energy costs, satisfying…
Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Increases Poultry Processing by 50%
RI Manufacturer Pat's Pasteurized participated in a Kaizen training that increased their processing power by 50%
5 Quick Tips to Controlling Inventory in 2022
Rhode Island manufacturing Project Manager Annie Unger offers 5 Quick Tips to Controlling Inventory in 2022 in this…
TAG! Sign Manufacturer Finds Kaizen is “It” for Transformation And Growth
RI Manufacturer National Marker Company creates sales and reduces costs with the help of Kaizen training from Polaris…
Downeast Coffee Roasters Brews >$1.5 Million in Savings Through Lean Process Improvements
Polaris MEP helps RI's Downeast Coffee Roasters brew efficiency - & more than $1.5Million in savings - through…
Value Stream Mapping Helps Lost Art Cultured Foods “Find” Time and Increase Product Quality
Case Study: Learn how a Rhode Island food manufacturer reduced expenses and improved quality through Value Stream Mapping.
Lean Manufacturing Tip Video – Restoring Balance in Manufacturing Processes
In Polaris MEP’s new lean tip video & blog post, learn about how manufacturing balance charts distribute work…
Packaging Kaizen & Kata Lead to 70% Increase in Output
Through lean manufacturing "kaizen" and "kata," Polaris MEP helped Rhode Island food manufacturer Chi Kitchen increase output by…
Lean Manufacturing Tip Video – The Components of War … er Work?
Learn about the 8 Wastes of lean manufacturing and watch a video that explains how you can maximize…