Harvard Business Review

MAY 26, 2016

It involves replacing traditional mass manufacturing with “lean manufacturing” principles. Over the last thirty years, the lean approach — developed by Japanese automakers — has permeated the manufacturing sector in developed countries, but is much less commonly used in the developing world.

Lean Manufacturing 9

Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain Apparel Compliance 9

Harvard Business Review

MAY 28, 2015

Technologies like 3-D printing, robotics, advanced motion controls, and new methods for continuous manufacturing hold great potential for improving how companies design and build products to better serve customers. Why are older incumbent firms slow to adopt new technologies even when the economic or strategic benefits are clear?

Technology 8

Technology Depreciation Christensen Short-term 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2016

the Internet of Things (IoT), Digital Manufacturing, and big data and advanced analytics. There is a common misconception that technology alone can produce magical results. But the reality is the results depend on how people use it, particularly if they can use it to amplify longstanding skills and expertise.

Operations 8

Operations Lean Manufacturing Technology Software 8