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Lean and artificial intelligence: synergy to increase efficiency and quality, with both opportunities and risks

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Integrating artificial intelligence to support lean principles is a lever for both transforming manufacturing processes and improving efficiency and quality, however it requires a structured approach that combines technological innovation and methodological rigour. What is artificial intelligence: its foundations and evolution   The birth of artificial intelligence dates back to the...
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Skill matrix and physical training: what do they have in common?

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We live in a world where businesses need to be increasingly competitive and adaptable. To stay in the market, companies need to find the methods and means to develop their employees’ skills; as a result, their people too need to be open to continuous learning . This aspect has become strategic in recent years, in the same way that physical training is for an athlete. And, just like in...
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PDCA: the method and its effectiveness

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The PDCA (plan, do, check and act) cycle is a method used for the continuous improvement of processes and products. It is an iterative method that represents the scientific approach to problem solving. It has universal validity, as it can be used to face any improvement activity in a rigorous and systematic way . The method is also known as the “Deming cycle”, named after W. Edwards Deming. ...
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From method to mindset: the value of the agile approach

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In February 2001, a group of software developers met in Snowbird, Utah, to discuss a new approach to project management. Their goal was clear: to overcome aside the rigidity of traditional models, and create a more dynamic and adaptable method. This meeting gave rise to the Agile Manifesto , a document that, through four values and twelve principles , profoundly changed the software...
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Lean change management: how the lean approach can facilitate business transformation

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Change as a constant for business   In today’s business context, change is no longer an exception, but rather a constant, essential condition for the survival and growth of organisations. Rapid technological evolution, globalisation, changing customer expectations, and new market regulations all mean companies need to constantly revise their operational and organisational models....
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Guide to implement a Computerized Maintenance Management System

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Implementing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is a critical step for organizations seeking to enhance their maintenance processes and maximize the lifespan of their assets. A well-implemented CMMS automates workflows, organizes maintenance tasks, and provides real-time insights into equipment health, helping to reduce downtime and operational disruptions. Through systematic...
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Lean circularity: the future of lean thinking in the circular economy

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In recent years, sustainability and environmental awareness have become global priorities. The circular economy has emerged as one of the key ways to face environmental challenges, by promoting sustainable use of resources.  What happens then if we combine the principles of lean thinking, intended to reduce waste and improve efficiency, with the concepts of the circular economy, aimed...
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Integrate generative AI to increase business productivity

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In 2023, Matt Turck 1 expressed his concerns with an ironic tweet:  “I hope generative AI doesn’t kill us all!” Just one year later, in 2024, he’d changed tone completely:  “I hope Generative AI goes from proof of concept experiment at my company to small production deployment to read PDFs in the next 12-18 months!” This perfectly reflects what’s happening with...
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The role of process mapping and the value stream map method

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In a world where everything is changing quickly, companies can respond more effectively to such changes by fully understanding their processes. One good method for understanding processes is called mapping. Mapping a process means: identifying value (what customers are willing to pay for) and waste, measuring performance data, understanding how the different stages of a process are...
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Streamlining Success: The Lean Startup Approach

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The application of lean principles is generally perceived as being associated with manufacturing. The lean startup method, introduced in 2008, started to change this perception. Indeed, as a result of this method, lean philosophy began to be conceived as an innovative business strategy, essential for both starting new businesses and for the development of new products by already consolidated...
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