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LEAN CONCEPT
Expert
Resource can prevent costly mistakes
Because
of the fundamental structural change that Lean Manufacturing represents
to a company (a different way of doing business), its leadership must
get it right the first time. If
not done right the first time, failed attempts to bring about
fundamental change can seriously damage any company.
This is why it is critical to select an experienced consulting
company that provides Lean Manufacturing training, hands-on preparation,
and implementation consulting. Do
not accept training for training’s sake alone.
On-site consulting along with your top management’s commitment
are the two keys to success.
Starting
the Lean Manufacturing Journey
To start a journey toward Lean
Manufacturing, you begin with the commitment to continuous improvement.
Without the discipline to remain on track with continuous reviews of the
different functions of the company, Lean Manufacturing will not be
attained. This is not a quick fix or overnight solution to processing problems.
It is a combination of new production techniques, facility layout
and corporate culture. Dramatic
results in efficiencies and inventory reductions can be realized within
1 to 6 months but the total changeover to lean can take from
3
to 5 years on average. It
is not uncommon to see 50% - 70% reduction in costs.
After committing to
Lean Manufacturing, you begin by selecting a Lean Manufacturing Manager
to work directly with Expert Resource.
Together, we will introduce Lean Manufacturing tools and
techniques, then identify the value of Lean Manufacturing at your
company. The process of
identifying the true value within your product or service will, by
contrast, identify the waste.
The next step is to make a
current value stream map with all of the flaws included.
In the following step you should be "thinking outside the
box" to produce a future value stream map which would normally
involve a new production sequence using the most appropriate lean
techniques available. Then
ensure the flow is optimized, the paperwork is minimized, the production
is a demand (pull) system and you are aiming at perfection in quality
and cost.
To achieve these goals
usually involves an initial major change to the plant layout due to the
new production sequence and techniques.
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