Lean Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing is all about adopting a culture and environment of waste elimination. This is where we are most resolute about process improvement; "If it's not Value Add, don't do it!" Every step of the process must add value otherwise you are wasting time, resources and money. How many "logs" does your company maintain in order to keep track of what was done and who did it? What value does that add to the process? By focusing in on the process and the value added steps, you will be able to eliminate waste. Inventory is a classic resource that hides the true story of your organization. Large inventory levels actually mask problems such as poor test yields, unreliable suppliers, inefficient work flow and poor quality. By lowering the inventory level these problems will come to the surface. The initial recognition that there are problems is painful. However, by addressing the root cause of each issue, you'll be able to significantly lower your inventory and take that cost savings and apply it to other areas of your business.
How we may help:
We are skilled in the tools and techniques of Lean Manufacturing and how they may be effective in improving your business. By utilizing the basic concepts and teaching your personnel in their usage, you'll be able to adopt a culture of constant improvement. The following are just a sample of the Lean Manufacturing techniques we employ not only in Manufacturing, but in the other "internal" and "external" disciplines as well. Contact us today to discuss your challenges and how we may help you improve:
- Flexible Resources
- Cellular Workstation Designs
- Pull System of Work Flow
- Kanbans: N = (dL + S) / C
- Lot Size of One: As small as possible
- Lower Inventory Levels
- Quick Set Up: SMED Systems
- Standardized Production Levels
- Standardized Processes
- Quality at the Source
- Total "Productive" Maintenance
- Supply Chain Efficiency
Value Add Consulting
609-332-9668 "If it's not Value Add, don't do it."™