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  Barnes Achieves Lean Milestones
Barnes Aerospace achieved several lean-manufacturing milestones at its advanced fabrications division in Ogden, Utah, the company announced. As a result of the initiative, which began two years ago, the facility has achieved a 65% space reduction, a 24% productivity increase, a 57% raw material use reduction, a 56% reduction in inventory, a 61% reduction in lead time, and a 51% reduction in cost of capital
   
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