What is “lean”? According to the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), “The core idea is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste. Simply, lean means creating more value for customers with fewer resources.” The term “lean” was coined to describe Toyota’s business during the late 1980s by a research team headed by Jim Womack, Ph.D., at […]
During the 20th century, goods manufactured in the United States dominated global markets. From General Motors vehicles to Levi Strauss jeans, American products became household names in countries across the globe. However, in recent decades, more and more companies have outsourced manufacturing operations abroad to reduce costs and raise profits. Unfortunately, in an attempt to
In a globalized economy, consumers may be overwhelmed with purchasing options and unsure how to get the best deal on high-quality products. They may not realize that the best choice they can make is to buy from American companies. American products have the highest quality, and buying from companies in America supports the local and
