Lean Manufacturing Assessment

Before beginning an implementation project we typically conduct a Lean Assessment to benchmark company’s production system against best practices of Lean Manufacturing. The audit is conducted in 10 categories that have critical influence on operational performance:

1. Process standardization
2. 5S – Visual Management
3. SMED – quick changeovers
4. Poka-Yoke – mistake proofing
5. TPM – effective equipment maintenance
6. Pull System – material control
7. Continuous Improvement
8. Organizational Culture
9. Safety in the workplace
10. Supplier Quality Management 

Each category is evaluated based on direct observation of work, interviews with employees and analysis of data on plant performance. Consultants also perform detailed analysis of a few critical manufacturing processes such as equipment changeover or operations in a work cell to determine quick improvement opportunities.

The company will receive a report outlining a recommended strategy for implementation of Lean Manufacturing, a summary of project costs and an estimate of potential measurable gains.