In recent weeks, the True North Lean team had the opportunity to work with two distinctly different organizations—on paper. One was a Dutch-Thai joint venture in Bangkok, with a predominantly Burmese frontline. The other, an American multinational operating in Cambodia, where a U.S.-led leadership team […]
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. As global competition intensifies and supply chains demand greater transparency, resilience, and sustainability, Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are responding—not with fragmented solutions, but through structured, integrated transformation built on three essential pillars: Lean, […]
Implementing lean practices in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) presents both significant opportunities and considerable challenges. Lean, which originated in the automotive industry as a means to reduce waste, has evolved into a widely used methodology for improving productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing quality. While […]
The modern manufacturing landscape is a tempestuous sea of fluctuating demand, supply chain disruptions, and rapid technological advancements. In this environment, the traditional rigidities of mass production are proving increasingly inadequate. Lean manufacturing, however, offers a powerful framework for building agile and resilient operations, capable […]
Medical colleges and hospitals face a distinctive set of challenges. They not only train the next generation of healthcare professionals but also serve as vital healthcare providers for a growing population. With an expanding demand for quality medical education and patient care, these institutions must […]
In the manufacturing sector of South and Southeast Asia, competition continues to intensify as companies aim to increase profitability, efficiency, and quality to keep pace with global standards. Lean manufacturing, a philosophy popularized by Toyota, offers an effective approach to optimizing production by reducing waste […]