Videos tagged with Lean Manufacturing

This video features Brian Shaw, TENICOR's Production Manager, discussing the critical process of balancing production flow with customer demand within their holster manufacturing operations. The content delves into the operational strategies employed to ensure efficient and responsive holster production to meet market needs.

This video analyzes why Toyota manufacturing might be perceived as failing in America, drawing a parallel to the company culture of Tenicor. Tenicor's philosophy of 'Hansei' is presented as a model for identifying, defining, and solving problems, suggesting a potential solution or a contrasting approach to manufacturing challenges. The full podcast discussing this topic is available across multiple platforms.

This YouTube Shorts video from Tenicor explains the crucial role of Kanban cards in their shop operations. The description highlights how these cards are used not only for tracking inventory quantities but also for monitoring process quality. Kanban cards are presented as a tool to streamline decision-making, which is essential given the limited number of decisions one can make in a day. The video emphasizes their utility in improving efficiency and workflow within the Tenicor shop.

This discussion with Hudson Mfg co-founders Psy and Lauren Hudson delves into the complex realities of firearms development and manufacturing. They highlight the numerous variables, from material tolerances and supplier issues to the intricacies of modern machining and quality control, that impact bringing a new firearm to market. The conversation emphasizes that firearm production is far from simple, involving extensive engineering, meticulous process optimization, and overcoming unexpected challenges, often requiring significant capital investment and specialized expertise.