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F-117 Team Wins Shingo
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 The F-117 program was honored with the 2003 Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing in March. “The F-117 program’s strategic approach to lean process optimization and its Total System Sustainment Partnership with the US Air Force has made Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company the benchmark for fighter support,” said Gus Villanueva, F-117 program director. “This is a proud moment for the F-117 team.” Effective manufacturing strategies employed by Lockheed Martin in the F-117 program have improved efficiency. The company has implemented lean practices to reduce cost and increase capacity. Administered by Utah State University, the Shingo Prize is considered one of three major industrial excellence awards, along with the Baldridge Award and the Deming Prize. The award is named in honor of the late Dr. Shiego Shingo, a creator of the Toyota production system. |
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