Every company has an origin story. This genesis is what shapes a company’s values and can ultimately be what determines its success. Fibrebond is a company with such a story. Founded in 1982, the year Time Magazine named the computer Machine of the Year, Fibrebond was born amidst the digital technology revolution. It was a […]
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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
