A Lean Enterprise produces more with existing resources by eliminating non-value added activities. Manufacturers are facing increased worldwide competition and the stakes are high. The winners in this competition make what customers want when they want it, eliminating overproduction caused by traditional scheduling systems. Lean establishes a systematic approach to eliminating these wastes and creating flow throughout the whole company. It also helps you develop and implement a long-term plan to streamline your operations and successfully adapt to customer demand.
- Lean Assessment
- Basic Lean
- Value Stream Mapping
- 5S Systems
- Visual Workplace
- Setup Reduction/Quick Changeover
- Pull Systems/Kanban
- Cellular/Flow Manufacturing
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Kaizen Blitz
Benefits of Lean
- Reduce cycle time
- Reduce inventory
- Reduce Work-in-Process (WIP)
- Reduce costs
- Increase capacity
- Improve lead times
- Increase sales
- Increase productivity
- Improve quality
- Increase profits
Successes
A sheet metal fabrication shop implemented Lean techniques and saw a 90% reduction in manufacturing time, decreasing the average process time from two weeks to one day. Productivity increased by 30% , saving $125,000 in labor, while floor space used was reduced by 40% and WIP was virtually eliminated.
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