Finding Profit: The Lean Manufacturing Journey to Profit for the Job Shop

Many job shops and small manufacturers are faced with decreasing profits due to increased costs, increased demands for price reductions and higher quality by customers. Lean Manufacturing, often thought as only for the "big companies" is a viable alternative for job shops and small manufacturers. Finding Profit is the story of a job shop going Lean and increasing quality, productivity and profit.

John Macchia is president of Advance Turning and Manufacturing, Inc. and, by introducing Lean, significantly increased profits. Macchia is a member of the Jackson Venture Capital Group, as well as having started and sold several other manufacturing businesses.Don Tapping has spent the last 25 years to eliminate waste in the manufacturing, high tech and medical fields. Tapping directed Lean implementation at Eaton?Aerospace, Schlumberger Technologies, Tyco International and others. Tapping worked mostly with suppliers and their need for Lean information in the job shop and small manufacturing environment. www.theleanstore.comCynthia Guy is a partner at Crystal Clear Concepts, Inc., an international consulting firm, and is a recognized leader and catalyst in organizational change.www.ccconcepts.com