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- Why Companies Use Lean Manufacturing
April 18, 2023 · Lean Manufacturing Education
Lean manufacturing is a widely recognized and practiced business philosophy as many manufacturers have implemented some variation of practice into their operations. But, what are the benefits of lean manufacturing?
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): What is it?
April 6, 2023 · Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is a manufacturing metric that was established by Seiichi Nakajima, the pioneer of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), in the 1980s.
- Four Most Common Causes of Equipment Failure
March 31, 2023 · Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
There are many common causes of equipment failure as it is a regular phenomenon in the manufacturing industry. But, equipment failure are two words maintenance managers and leaders dread to hear.
- Total Quality Management: Principles and Manufacturing Application
March 23, 2023 · Quality Management & Corrective Actions
Total Quality Management is a management philosophy that embeds quality into every process, role, and decision in a manufacturing organization rather than inspecting it at the end. This guide covers the eight TQM principles, their manufacturing application, core tools, and how TQM connects to lean.
- How to Foster a Continuous Improvement Culture
March 16, 2023 · Continuous Improvement and Project Management
In today’s blog, we’ll be discussing how to foster a continuous improvement culture. According to the McKinsey Organizational Health Index, a continuous improvement culture is one of the most important ingredients for a healthy organizational culture.
- Employee Engagement in Manufacturing: How to Boost it
March 9, 2023 · Employee Retention And Engagement
With 24/7 operating hours, difficult working conditions, and physically demanding working conditions, employee engagement in manufacturing can be tough to manage.
- How to Reduce Manufacturing Downtime?
March 3, 2023 · Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
Manufacturing downtime is one of the biggest problems in manufacturing. In today’s blog, we’ll be discussing what manufacturing downtime is and how you can reduce manufacturing downtime to ensure you optimize your operations.
- Top 100 Tech Companies to Watch for in 2023
March 2, 2023 · Press
Get to know TheLeanSuite, a startup transforming the manufacturing industry. Read our story, learn about our cloud-based software, and see our plans for future growth.
- Planned Maintenance: Optimization Strategies for Reliability
February 23, 2023 · Lean Manufacturing Education
Planned maintenance schedules maintenance activity based on documented equipment condition and failure patterns rather than a fixed calendar or reaction to breakdown. Learn how the pillar is built, its two operating modes, and where it fits inside TPM.
- Autonomous Maintenance: The Seven-Step Process
February 16, 2023 · Lean Manufacturing Education
Autonomous maintenance follows a fixed seven-step sequence from initial cleaning through full operator self-management. Skipping or reordering a step undermines the standards the next step depends on. Learn each step, what it produces, and the mistakes that stall progression.
- Digital Gemba Walks: How to Modernize Your Shop Floor Observations
February 2, 2023 · Lean Manufacturing Education
Digital Gemba Walks bring the discipline of structured floor observation into the modern manufacturing environment. Learn how digital tools eliminate paper waste, accelerate issue resolution, and extend Gemba Walk benefits across multiple sites.
- Industry Partner’s App Gets Upgraded with the Power of AI
January 27, 2023 · Press
TheLeanSuite and Niagara College's WAMIC team up to bring AI to the manufacturing floor. Learn more about this innovative partnership made possible through SONAMI.
- What is a Continuous Improvement Software?
January 26, 2023 · Continuous Improvement and Project Management
In this blog post, we’ll be discussing what continuous improvement is, what a continuous improvement software does, and why you should use one for your manufacturing operations.
- Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing: the Benefits
January 23, 2023 · Digital Transformation
Artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing refers to the use of machine learning (ML) techniques and deep learning neural networks to optimize manufacturing processes with better data analysis and decision making.
- Planned Downtime: What it is, the Benefits
January 19, 2023 · Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
In today’s blog, we’ll be discussing what planned downtime is and the benefits of proactively scheduling planned downtime activities. One of the most fearful words in manufacturing is downtime.
- From Start-up to Step-up: Mississauga's Support for Next Stage Growth
January 9, 2023 · Press
Read the success stories of entrepreneurs, like LeanSuite, who are thriving in Mississauga.
- Total Productive Maintenance: A Complete Manufacturing Guide
January 5, 2023 · Lean Manufacturing Education
Total Productive Maintenance is the lean system that makes equipment reliability a shared responsibility between operators and maintenance. Learn the six major losses it targets, the eight pillars it runs on, and how it connects to 5S and OEE.
- A Beginner's Guide to World Class Manufacturing
December 30, 2022 · Lean Manufacturing Education
Most manufacturers we talk to are obsessed with being "better." They want faster cycle times, lower scrap rates, and cheaper materials. But there is a massive difference between a factory that is simply trying to improve and one that is aiming for World Class Manufacturing status.
- Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
December 22, 2022 · Digital Transformation
A digital transformation in manufacturing will soon become essential for every organization in the manufacturing industry. In this blog, we explore what it is and the benefits of initiating one.
- Why Digitize Abnormality Reporting (F-tags)
December 14, 2022 · Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
Before we get into detailing why you should digitize abnormality reporting (F-tags), let’s first discuss what abnormality reporting (F-tags) are and why they’re essential for any manufacturing business.
- Why You Should Digitize Equipment Maintenance
December 7, 2022 · Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
Today, we’ll be discussing five reasons why you should digitize equipment maintenance. But first, let’s get into the difference between corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance.
- The Toyota Production System: A Complete Guide
November 24, 2022 · Lean Manufacturing Education
The Toyota Production System is the operational foundation of lean manufacturing. Learn the history, two core pillars, TPS house structure, three barriers it eliminates, and how its principles translate to any manufacturing environment.
- What is the Six Sigma Lean Methodology?
November 17, 2022 · Lean Manufacturing Education
The Six Sigma Lean Methodology helps organizations achieve operational excellence by combining two well-known process improvement methods. They are Six Sigma and Lean/Lean Manufacturing.
- TheLeanSuite Partners with Niagara College
November 1, 2022 · Press
Discover how a key partnership with Niagara College helped TheLeanSuite integrate powerful AI into their lean manufacturing app to automate workflows and foster innovation.
- The Six Big Losses in Lean Manufacturing
October 26, 2022 · Lean Manufacturing Education
The Six Big Losses categorize equipment-based waste into availability, performance, and quality loss domains that directly reduce OEE. Learn what each loss is, how to measure it, and which losses to prioritize first for maximum equipment effectiveness improvement.
- The 5S Lean Methodology
September 21, 2022 · Lean Manufacturing Education
The 5S lean methodology is an important technique in lean manufacturing. To clarify, it is a systematic approach to workplace organization and helps keep workplaces clean, safe, and uncluttered to reduce waste and optimize productivity.
- Employee Engagement Tactics Used by Top Leaders
September 15, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
Employee engagement results from a positive employee experience. When the experience is in line with the company’s values, mission, and vision, the employee is more likely to be involved at all levels of the organization.
- Employee Experience and the Benefits
August 31, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
Employee experience is defined by all the interactions between an employee and their employer throughout their time at an organization. For example, interactions include an employee’s first contact during the hiring process through to when they leave or retire.
- 7 Thoughtful Employee Recognition Ideas
August 25, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
Today, we’re highlighting 7 thoughtful employee recognition ideas that organizations should consider. Employee recognition comes in a variety of forms, both formal and informal, and should be given during key moments.
- Employee Engagement and its 6 Drivers
August 17, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
Employee engagement is the emotional commitment that an employee has to an organization and its goals. We give you a list of 6 key drivers.
- Employee Empowerment: Definition and Benefits
August 10, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
Employee empowerment is a management philosophy that emphasizes the importance of allowing employees to make their own decisions and then act on them by themselves. In essence, employee empowerment is the opposite of micromanagement.
- How to Improve Employee Motivation
August 4, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
It is important that companies continuously improve employee motivation. This is because employee motivation can have a huge impact on organizational success.
- Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation: The Difference
July 27, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
Understanding the difference between intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation is important for improving employee motivation and productivity levels. However, ultimately, it allows an organization to achieve higher levels of output.
- 3 Types of Employee Recognition
July 20, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
An effective employee recognition program should include three types of employee recognition: social, peer-to-peer, and monetary recognition.
- How to Build an Effective Recognition Program
July 13, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
The goal of an effective recognition program is to make employees feel valued. They want to know that their efforts, big or small, are appreciated. In fact, employees produce better work when they are recognized for it – this directly affects your bottom line.
- What is a Suggestion System?
July 6, 2022 · Lean Manufacturing Education
A suggestion system is a program that encourages employees to submit helpful ideas that can potentially improve internal business operations or shed light on any issues or problems they may be facing.
- How to Create a High-Performance Culture
June 25, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
A high-performance culture is an organizational culture built on a set of behaviours and norms that lead an organization to achieve better results.
- The 5Ms of Lean Manufacturing: How Fishbone Diagram Categorizes Causes
June 9, 2022 · Lean Manufacturing Education
The 5Ms of lean manufacturing (Manpower, Methods, Machines, Materials, Measurement) structure root cause analysis by categorizing potential problem sources. Learn how the framework organizes fishbone diagram investigations and when to add the sixth M.
- The Five Elements of Kaizen in Manufacturing
June 4, 2022 · Lean Manufacturing Education
The five elements of kaizen are the structural foundation that makes continuous improvement function in manufacturing. Learn what each element requires in practice and why all five must be present simultaneously.
- Lean Manufacturing: Definition and Benefits
May 24, 2022 · Lean Manufacturing Education
Lean manufacturing, also known as lean production, is a production method that focuses on maximizing productivity, while simultaneously minimizing waste, within a manufacturing process. Basically, it allows for the streamlining of workflows.
- Startup Canada: Achieve More With Less Through TheLeanSuite.com
May 16, 2022 · Press
Read an inspiring interview with the founders of TheLeanSuite. Discover their journey, challenges, and key advice for anyone starting a new business.
- IDEA MISSISSAUGA
April 29, 2022 · Press
TheLeanSuite, a recognized innovator in lean manufacturing, helps small businesses achieve big results. Read about our journey with IDEA Mississauga.
- How Whirlpool Used LeanSuite to Win a Manufacturing Award
April 3, 2022 · Case Studies and Success Stories
Explore how industry leader Whirlpool Corporation uses TheLeanSuite to drive results. Read our customer showcase to see the award-winning impact of our manufacturing and process improvement software.
- 10 Reasons Why Employees Feel Disengaged
March 30, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
Disengagement is characterized by the absence of drive and contentment, and a disengaged employee is someone whose excitement, attitude, and work quality have all diminished.
- 20 Best Quotes on Employee Engagement & Leadership
March 24, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
- How to Develop a Culture of Continuous Improvement Mindset
March 18, 2022 · Continuous Improvement and Project Management
Culture is the value over which an organization built its strategy to shape its vision for a better and improved future. It is vital for any organization to work towards a pragmatic mindset that should match with the company’s recent business model.
- 5 Great Ideas to Generate Employee Engagement in Manufacturing - Post Covid-19
March 11, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
Covid-19 had a tremendous impact on the global distribution system and the workforce that runs it. Manufacturing companies have had to slow down production or stop altogether to protect their workers.
- 5C’s to Increase Employee Engagement in Your Workplace
March 5, 2022 · Employee Retention And Engagement
Did you know that lean manufacturing software can help you improve your company’s productivity by streamlining processes and increasing employee engagement?
- What is DMAIC & PDCA in Lean Manufacturing?
February 19, 2022 · Lean Manufacturing Education
DMAIC stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. The five steps define a continuous improvement cycle that should be followed in order to uncover best practices and get closer to ideal procedures.