At StonePath Business Solutions, we most often uncover Hidden Factories while facilitating Value Stream Mapping sessions with manufacturers. As we walk the process, quantify touch time, and document rework loops, it becomes clear that delivery struggles and margin erosion are rarely caused by lack of equipment or worker availability — they are driven by instability, rework, and unmeasured recovery effort embedded in the current state map. In many cases, the issue is not insufficient capacity....

In the last article we explored the first step in the Lean Process which focused on identifying and specifying the customer’s desire. My...

We are starting a new series where we will be covering the 5 Steps in the Lean Process. I am excited you are joining us, and I hope you...