Evolving Excellence

Factory Tour of the Week: Dell Computer

This week we visit a Dell computer factory.  Different emphasis this time: can you count the number of non-lean activities? Visit Superfactory for more virtual factory tours.

Factory Tour of the Week: Allen Edmonds Shoes

This week we visit Allen Edmonds, a shoe company that resisted the urge to chase cheap labor overseas and instead invested in lean manufacturing.  Which is a big reason why I've worn Allen Edmonds for many years.  Visit Superfactory for more virtual factory tours.

Factory Tour of the Week: The Ford Model T

Great factory tour of the old Ford Model T lines.  Near the end are some scenes of rather amazing off road driving by that vehicle.  For over 300 virtual factory tours visit Superfactory.

Factory Tour of the Week: A.R.E. Truck Caps

Thanks to regular reader Mike for recommending these two factory tour videos of A.R.E. Truck Caps.  Here's Part 1:

And Part 2:

Factory Tour of the Week - American Apparel (Sort of...)

Regular readers know that American Apparel is one of my favorite companies.  5,000 people in high cost Los Angeles in high cost California, paid above minimum wage and with benefits, outcompeting overseas sweatshops.  Very efficient by just doing things right, but they don't claim to be "lean" as we know the term.  And the company, and especially the CEO, have some other... uh... "unique" qualities.  You can read about my own visit to the company here.

The following is an "unauthorized" tour of the company by a guy that many of you with the misfortune to have partners who like the mindless reality shows of "Girls Next Door" and "Kendra" may recognize, Johnny Makeup.  Let's just say he's a rather unorthodox tour guide.  Those of you who work in more conservative companies may not want to watch this until you get home.  The tour doesn't show much hard manufacturing meat, but it does give some flavor of the company.

Enjoy!

Factory Tour of the Week: USA Pans

This week we visit USA Pans in Pittsburgh, PA.

Factory Tour of the Week: Beef Eater BBQ's

This week we visit Beef Eater BBQ's in Australia, which explains the background music.

Factory Tour of the Week: Hohner Harmonicas

This week we visit Hohner Harmonicas.

Factory Tour of the Week: ARB 4x4 Accessories

This week we visit ARB in Melbourne, Australia.

Factory Tour of the Week: Sabian Cymbals

This week we visit Sabian Cymbals.