by Karen | Nov 23, 2010 | ATN Research, Nicholas Loyd, Publication
Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma are two of the most prominent improvement philosophies available to organizations today. This article investigated how these two philosophies can be used cohesively as an improvement strategy. A comparison was performed relative to the... by Karen | Jan 1, 2010 | ATN Research, Dr. Gregory A. Harris, P.E., Lisa S. Blanchard, Nicholas Loyd, Publication
This paper discusses the integration of A3 Thinking as an innovative academic communication standard in industrial engineering. The paper begins by providing an overview comparison of A3 Thinking, a critical component in Toyota’s PDCA management system, and... 
by Karen | Mar 10, 2009 | Anthony Holden, ATN Research, Freight, Logistics, & Transportation, Lauren Jennings Neppel, Michael Spayd, Nicholas Loyd, Presented, Publication, Report, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Research Board Annual Conference
This paper discusses the implementation of Lean Enterprise management, principles, and tools in seaport operations. The paper begins by providing an overview of the necessary management training, strategy, and structure necessary for a successful lean implementation.... by Karen | Jan 1, 2003 | ATN Research, Michael McNairy, Nicholas Loyd, Publication
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a nationwide network of over seventy not-for-profit centers. The MEP is linked with the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and has the sole purpose of providing small and... by Karen | Jan 1, 2002 | ATN Research, Nicholas Loyd, Presentation
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a nationwide network of over seventy not-for-profit centers. The MEP is linked with the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and has the sole purpose of providing small and... by Karen | Jan 1, 2001 | ATN Research, Authors, Joseph Paxton, Publication
A leading manufacturer of air conditioning components is considering a plant expansion due to increasing sales forecasts. A new production line is to be added and it is not known whether the existing multi-line final test and packing area can handle the increased...