The notion that “everything old is new again,” is attributed to various luminaries. Regardless of who coined the phrase, it’s particularly salient to the application of lean principles in medical device manufacturing today.
The philosophies that underpin lean manufacturing first emerged in Japan’s automotive sector in the 1930s and evolved to become a hallmark of successful brands. Today, its prominence is fueled by two developments: the increased sophistication of medical device manufacturing operations, and the digitization of the core processes involved.
