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Story and illustrations by Mackenzie Manley What is it? Lean manufacturing is manufacturing in its most simple, elegant form. Inspired by Toyota’s Production System, Lean employs pull systems and visual tools to align efforts across the organization which helps to drive out waste and inefficiencies. One such tool, called Kanban (meaning “card, or signal”) was inspired by the shelf restocking process in Super Markets – what is sold is quickly restocked. Toyota adapted this process to its factories and supply chain, and others successful manufacturers, including Waterstone Faucets, have followed suit. So How Exactly Does it Work? The best way...
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San Diego Historic Prairie Kitchen & Mud Room Remodel IS Architecture, a San Diego based architecture firm, recently received the Kitchen of the Year award from San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine. The remodel was part of a historical restoration of a 1923 Prairie School style home. IS Architecture’s Ione R. Stiegler, FAIA, an architect honored for historic preservation by the American Institute of Architects’ Distinguished Practice Award, developed a plan to to reconfigure and open up the space. Along with Project Manager Robert Davidson, Ione worked closely with the homeowners created a livable design with function and style, while maintaining...
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San Diego Kitchen & Bath Remodel by KZ Design Group Kathleen Zbacnik of KZ Design Group has recently completed a top-to-bottom remodel of a 3,000-square foot townhouse near Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. This remodel was featured in the San Diego Union Tribune, entitled “Parkside Setting”. Below is a short recap highlighting Kathleen’s kitchen and bath portion of the remodel. PARKSIDE SETTING The buyers spent more than two years searching for just the right home before settling on an elegant San Diego townhouse. It had wonderful bones, with loft 10-foot-high ceilings and an open concept layout. It even had...
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