Lean manufacturing or lean production, often known as "Lean", is the optimal way of producing goods through the removal of waste.
Put simply, more value with less work.
Lean Consultancy can help:
| What | Activity |
| Consultancy Approach Advice and suggestions |
Process layout efficiency and floor space utilisation Map the current state, propose a future state and develop a gap plan Material and information flow diagram, identify bottlenecks Lean logistic and supply chain excellence On site consultancy on line support |
| Training Approach Teach and implement |
Basic introduction to lean 5S and visual controls and management Inventory control and reduction Increased productivity and eliminate of waste Reduce scrap and rework Reduce lead time from order entry to delivery Reduce changeover Build to Order vs. Build Forecast Material and information flow |
| "Model line" implementation Approach Management development |
Install visual management Develop goals & implementation plan Introduce standardised work Introduce "Quality At The Source" or Jidoka Reduce production lead-time Reduce WIP & finished goods inventory Improve productivity, Quality, process flexibilty and safety Implement key performance indicator boards Train managers, supervisors and team leaders in their new roles Total productive maintenance |