Lean
What
is Lean?
Lean is a methodology focusing on aggressively eliminating waste and
reducing complexity in all aspects of business and manufacturing. Waste
is defined as defects, overproduction, transportation, waiting,
inventory, motion, and processing (DOTWIMP). Focusing on these specific
7 wastes, we see dramatic increase in customer satisfaction by reducing
cost, rework, and cycle time. Lean is not just a process improvement
methodology; Lean is culture change throughout every level of your
organization.
Lean production and
Lean manufacturing processes were
derived from the Toyota
Production Systems
(TPS) which focus on continuous
flow, mixed model production,
demand, and pull.
SBTI is a full
service business consultancy. A core
competency is delivering operational excellence into your business.
Three variations of this may be:
A) SBTI Lean Leaders identify and implement lean improvements within
your organization
B) SBTI can train your personnel and support your organization until it
is a fully functional Lean
Enterprise
C) A combination of both A and B to optimize ROI and internalization
To
the Executive
SBTI’s Lean Enterprise methodology and its tools will improve
your bottom line and achieve breakthroughs in your delivery processes
to your customers. Rapid and focused efforts in Kaizen
Events with SBTI regularly
achieve between $50K and
$250K per event. In rapid
turn-around situations, our customers have applied sequential Kaizen
events and achieved over $1M in bottom line savings in as little as 13
weeks.
SBTI has the only Lean tools and Methodology with proven results. Our
Lean Consultants regularly train Lean Leader®s,
who become your
internal Lean experts deploying Lean manufacturing techniques and tools
throughout your organization.
To get the full
benefits of Lean tools and Methods,
Executives must:
1. “Learn by doing” Lean in Kaizen
Events,
2. Become Champions
for Lean Enterprise
Deployment,
3. Engage and support the organization from top to bottom in
identifying opportunities
To
the Manager
Lean techniques, tools and methods can improve your organizational
efficiency, smooth your operational flow, and free up resources.
Applying lean principles will remove waste throughout your delivery
chain, making deliveries more predictable, and reduce lead times. Floor
space can be optimized, allowing for expanded operational capacity.
Rapid changes can be made with Kaizen
events allowing you to
“turn-around” chronic problem areas in your product
or
service delivery.
Empowering
the Masses
Lean invests in your ability to make powerful changes and innovation to
your work area by improving work flow, decreasing complexity, and
increasing safety. Lean Learning is facilitated through Kaizen events
and training. These lean production principles can be applied anywhere
to improve efficiency and remove waste.
Implementing
SBTI’s Lean Tools will decrease
rework and make your work environment efficient, more productive, and
flexible. SBTI’s Lean tools and methods will make you a more
valuable employee and may enhance your career opportunities.
Lean
Tools:
| KAIZEN |
Multi-cycle Analysis |
Heijunka |
| Value Stream Mapping |
Standard Work |
Poka-Yoke |
| Gap Analysis |
Cellular Design |
Andon |
| 5S |
Mixed Model Production |
JIT (Just-In-Time) |
| SIPOC |
Pull Systems |
Demand Telescope |
| TAKT |
Kanban |
SMED (Sigle Minute Exchange
of Dies) |
| Total Productive Maintenance |
Visual Management |
Demand Segmentation |
| OEE (Overall Equipement
Effectiveness) |
S&OP |
Line Balancing |
Adding Lean to Six
Sigma – Lean Sigma
Adding Lean to Design
for Six Sigma (DFSS) –
Lean Product Development
Lean
Methodology Links
Lean
Offerings
K-Sigma™
Lean Leader®
Lean
Enterprise
Six
Sigma and Lean Deployment
Lean
and Sigma podcast
White
Papers
Lean Blog
Relevant Organizations
Lean Construction Institute
Society
of Manufacturing Engineers
Lean
Enterprise Institute
Institute
of Industrial Engineers
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