--- title: Lean Manufacturing Blog | Educational Topics description: Educational Topics | Read about lean manufacturing technologies, strategies and best practices. --- # [**Lean Manufacturing Blog](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog) / Educational Topics ## [The Digital Training Transformation](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-digital-training-transformation) by [Dan McKiernan](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/dan-mckiernan), on Nov 18, 2019 3:06:05 PM [![The Digital Training Transformation](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/Video_JEM-thumb.jpeg)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-digital-training-transformation) Accelerated and enhanced training with digital work instructions. As growing numbers of manufacturers are discovering, digital work instructions can be a game-changer. Digital work instructions are more accurate, more user … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-digital-training-transformation) Topics:[Educational Topics](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/educational-topics)[Lean Manufacturing](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/lean-manufacturing)[Industry 4.0](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/industry-4-0)[Digital Work Instructions](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/digital-work-instructions) ## [Solving Quality and Process Challenges for Medical Manufacturing](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/solving-quality-and-process-challenges-for-medical-manufacturing) by [Tina Kennedy](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/tina-kennedy), on May 6, 2018 3:18:21 PM [![Solving Quality and Process Challenges for Medical Manufacturing](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/Medical%20Manufacturing%20-%20Social%20Media.png)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/solving-quality-and-process-challenges-for-medical-manufacturing) When making instruments or equipment that will be used on the human body there is no room for error. Consumers want to know that their pacemaker will keep their heart … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/solving-quality-and-process-challenges-for-medical-manufacturing) Topics:[Educational Topics](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/educational-topics)[Technology](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/technology)[Medical](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/medical) ## [How to choose the right digital work instruction software?](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/how-to-choose-the-right-digital-work-instruction-software) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Apr 14, 2018 12:53:25 PM [![How to choose the right digital work instruction software?](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/Howtochoose.jpg)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/how-to-choose-the-right-digital-work-instruction-software) Work instructions (WI) in the past and present are typically printed on paper and many times do not represent the current processes on the plant floor. It seems that these … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/how-to-choose-the-right-digital-work-instruction-software) Topics:[Educational Topics](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/educational-topics)[Technology](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/technology) ## [Machine Learning ](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/machine-learning) by [Israel Vicars](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/israel-vicars), on Apr 4, 2018 2:14:38 PM [![Machine Learning ](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/andy-kelly-402111-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/machine-learning) by Israel Vicars, Software Developer at eFlex Systems In the book Outliers, author Malcolm Gladwell says that it takes roughly 10,000 hours of“deliberate practice” to become world-class in any field … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/machine-learning) Topics:[Educational Topics](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/educational-topics)[Technology](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/technology) ## [The "e" in eFlex ](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/acronyms-manufacturing-software) by [Israel Vicars](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/israel-vicars), on Mar 30, 2018 9:09:24 AM [![The ](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/acronyms.png)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/acronyms-manufacturing-software) by Israel Vicars, Software Developer at eFlex Systems What does the “e” in eFlex stand for? Electronic? Excellent? Effervescent? Emulsifier? The acronyms in our everyday conversation become background noise after … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/acronyms-manufacturing-software) Topics:[Educational Topics](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/educational-topics) ## [What’s the Best Method for Storing & Organizing Part Inspection Images from Your Manufacturing Process?](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/best-method-for-storing-and-organizing-part-inspection-images-from-your-manufacturing-process) by [Dan McKiernan](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/dan-mckiernan), on Sep 23, 2015 4:43:00 AM [![What’s the Best Method for Storing & Organizing Part Inspection Images from Your Manufacturing Process?](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/Archive/Vision/visionlaptop.png)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/best-method-for-storing-and-organizing-part-inspection-images-from-your-manufacturing-process) Manufacturers are beginning to realize the need to retain images as product is processed through their systems to help with warranty claim management, improve quality and perform root cause analysis … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/best-method-for-storing-and-organizing-part-inspection-images-from-your-manufacturing-process) Topics:[Educational Topics](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/educational-topics) ## [9 Scenarios of Common Assembly Line Issues](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/scenarios-of-common-assembly-line-issues) by [Dan McKiernan](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/dan-mckiernan), on Sep 8, 2015 5:15:00 AM [![9 Scenarios of Common Assembly Line Issues](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/40975421_l-1.jpg)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/scenarios-of-common-assembly-line-issues) To explain how eFlex Assembly might support the assembly line issues you are facing, the following are 9 common scenarios we frequently hear from engineers. 1. Over (or Under) Producing … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/scenarios-of-common-assembly-line-issues) Topics:[Educational Topics](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/educational-topics) ## [The Zone vs Distributed Cost Debate](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-zone-vs-distributed-cost-debate-what-s-the-best-assembly-line-control-architecture-for-assembly-systems) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Sep 8, 2015 4:40:07 AM There has been an ongoing debate over “zone” vs “distributed” control architecture for assembly line systems. It is the old-school “zone” approach verse the “distributed” approach, which takes advantage of … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-zone-vs-distributed-cost-debate-what-s-the-best-assembly-line-control-architecture-for-assembly-systems) Topics:[Educational Topics](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/educational-topics) ## [Thinking Outside the Box - Literally](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/thinking-outside-the-box-literally) by [Dan McKiernan](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/dan-mckiernan), on Dec 18, 2013 1:30:00 PM [![Thinking Outside the Box - Literally](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/Image/box.png)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/thinking-outside-the-box-literally) GM realizes “weeks to hours” reduction in line change and transmission build dynamics at Toledo Powertrain, resulting from Flexible Assembly Configuration System (FACS) and Siemens control/communication. 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