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I know that the big players are a draw, but from a Lean perspective (I'm a Lean consultant) productivity improvement is not about utilizing the latest and greatest technology, it's about maximizing the resources a company already has. So, I hope you…
I agree with Will. You have a good understanding of the foundational tool of Lean - Workplace Organization. If everyone got rid of the clutter and organized the remaining value-adding stuff in a disciplined way so tools, instructions, drawings, fixt…
This group is for anyone interested in CNC machining in woodworking.
This group is for anyone interested in the principles of Lean Manufacturing as applied to woodworking.
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- Lean Implementation Specialist for the furniture industry, author, writer
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- At 2:25pm on September 2, 2009,
Will Sampson said… - Jim, I'm not sure why Lean seems to be such a hard sell to the woodworking world, but they've been slow to adopt a lot of new technology. Still, I have to laugh a bit, remembering what Shigeo Shingo told me when I met him way back in the 1980s. He said most of his ideas for the Toyota Production System were derived from the work of classic American efficiency experts from decades before. Often "new" is just another way of looking at what has gone before. Best of luck to you in your Lean adventures in whatever industry.
- At 8:01am on August 20, 2009,
Will Sampson said…
- Jim, great to see you back on Sawdust Soup! We've been missing your insightful comments.
- At 9:01am on August 15, 2009,
Christine D. Cohen said… - Of course, James - we'd love to give you the tour of our factory! Let me know when you'll be in the Chicago area, and we'll set something up.
- At 10:34am on July 29, 2009,
Fred Heenie said… - Thank You for your e-mail. James I'm primarily a tech rep for a couple of
manufacturers. My shop is in my garage and only used for models, testing and
research or a custom one off when time permits. You are more than welcome but a cup of coffee in a local eatery might be just as rewarding. My web site has pretty good traffic but I expect it is more for information than anything else.
- At 6:37pm on July 25, 2009,
Duane Griffiths said…
- I have been in the industry a good while and have many friends that I have met over the years. Maybe our paths have crossed at a tradeshow, a trade association meeting or our company Stiles Machinery.
- At 10:47am on June 19, 2009,
Todd Frahm said…
- James I'm a Dimension component shop. We plane, rip, chop, sand, mould, and glue various species. Our primary product is Door Stiles and Cutting Boards however I'll look at anything. Thanks
for your interest. Yes I'm in Wisconsin.
- At 7:24am on June 19, 2009,
Christine D. Cohen said…
- Thanks, James. I am EVP for a small furniture manufacturing company in Chicago. We specialize in custom cabinetry for the salon and spa industry. You can visit our web site at www.veecomanufacturing.com
- At 5:12pm on June 18, 2009,
Jim FitzGerald said…
- James I make mostly crafstman style cabinets.
Iam retired but building a new house and shop in Bakersfield Ca. Will do the cabinets and mantel Etc. It will beat working out of the garage.
- At 11:06am on June 18, 2009,
Bruce H said…
- Hi James, I haven't spent much time on this forum so not sure when this message came across. (just got the e-mail today) I use my CNC to make cabinet parts although want to make other things, just haven't found the time.
- At 10:28am on June 18, 2009,
DALE POPP said…
- I am a whole manufacturer, I sell strictly to dealers in the midwest. You can check out my web site at www.classicoak.com
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