Lean Manufacturing Techniques and Implementation
Lean Manufacturing systems and techniques are not just for fortune 500 production manufacturing plants. It is a mistake to think that just because you are not a high production facility, Lean Manufacturing and strategic planning is not a good investment. Any mold and tooling shop can benefit from using Byers and Associates training, coaching and techniques to improve their plant and shop floor layout. Lean Manufacturing reduces waste by increasing the efficiency of your facility to maximize you businesses profit margin. In this tough economic climate for American manufacturing, can you afford to not use manufacturing process improvement strategies?
Interested in maximizing your bottom line?
We can improve your business by evaluating and implementing a custom strategy while fully training your team with our 5 step process.
Overall Evaluation Analysis – Equipment, any special fixtures, software.
Value Stream Process Mapping – We watch your shop’s current work flow in order to design custom procedures that fit your business.
Facility Planning – The physical layout of most mold and tooling shops can be rearranged into a lean layout. Cellular manufacturing techniques can enhance the natural flow of your work spaces.
Process Control – Eliminating unnecessary non-value added actions and changeover reduction methods can substantially increase productivity. We specialize in 5S visual management training and implementation.
The 5 Pillars :
- Sort
- Set in order
- Shine
- Standardize
- Sustain
Lean Manufacturing Training – We teach your team how to use the methods and new procedures using perpetual coaching. Our entire process is structured around setting up productivity planning and control methods and being available long term for ongoing training. Your success matters to us. That is why we commit to watching over your facility until the lean system becomes second nature to your team.
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