DFMA — A Potent Lean Methodology With its emphasis on simplifying designs and standardizing parts, DFMA can help manufacturers get lean. Richard J. Schonberger, Ph.D. April 1, 2013 Design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) does well as a stand-alone methodology for simplifying product designs and lowering production costs. However, DFMA should also be hailed as a pathway to lean manufacturing.Read More
