Lockheed Martin applies lean manufacturing to pylon contract
Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems, Fort Worth, Tex., is applying lean manufacturing principles to the AN/ALE-50 Pylon Program, the company announced. Lockheed Martin projects a lead time reduction of 80%, with similar improvements in the yield and inventory. The contract calls for 413 pylons...
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