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James Lewis
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I am a friend of Art and have already sent him a note regarding statements in this month's article in the magazine, but I want to share my comments with others in the industry as well. I hope everyone who reads the article will be upset as I was. As…
I am a friend of Art and have already sent him a note regarding statements in this month's article in the magazine, but I want to share my comments with others in the industry as well. I hope everyone who reads the article will be upset as I was. As…
Haven't been to the site in a while, Karl. I have been working with a visionary company in NC as they transform to Lean thinking, but missed the Barcalounger announcement. What a shame. The real shame is that this sort of thing doesn't have to happe…
Shoot me an email James. It might be something we can help each other with. azcnc@msn.com
Hi James,
I would be interested in some more information about this project.
Joseph
I am a Lean specialist working with a North Carolina case goods manufacturer who is interested in bringing product back from the Pacific Rim to manufacture in-house or domestically. They have found that importing is not their cup of tea. They have a…
I am a Lean specialist working with a North Carolina case goods manufacturer who is interested in bringing product back from the Pacific Rim to manufacture in-house or domestically. They have found that importing is not their cup of tea. They have a…
Will and Joshua. I agree with you both, but then what US manufacturer wouldn't. I am a Lean specialist working with a North Carolina case goods manufacturer who is interested in bringing product back from the Pacific Rim to manufacture in-house or d…
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…
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- Lean Implementation Specialist for the furniture industry, author, writer
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CabinetMaker.FDM article by Art Raymond
I am a friend of Art and have already sent him a note regarding statements in this month's article in the magazine, but I want to share my comments with others in the industry as well. I hope everyone who reads the article will be upset as I was. As a business consultant working with furniture manufacturers to help them improve their competitive position in the global maretplace, I am aware of the current situation of weak managers willing to take a hike rather than make a commitment to move
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Looking for domestic case goods supplier
I am a Lean specialist working with a North Carolina case goods manufacturer who is interested in bringing product back from the Pacific Rim to manufacture in-house or domestically. They have found that importing is not their cup of tea. They have a high end product and are interested in developing relationships with companies that can manufacture what they need, when they need it, at a price that creates a win/win/win for the supplier, the company, and the customer. If anyone is interested in m… Continue
Posted on March 22, 2010 at 3:12pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 12:26pm on July 19, 2010,
David Bubacz said… - I would be interested, can you provide more information ie. size, a photo , finish?
- At 5:27pm on March 22, 2010,
David Bubacz said…
- What type of case goods are you looking for? Finished or unfinished, volume?
- 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.
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