Lean Manufacturing Training and Implementation Services
Getting Lean Should Be . . . A Lean Process!
Lean Manufacturing Has Been Hijacked . . . But
You CAN Take It Back!
We regret to inform you that many "Lean Gurus,"
highly respected consulting firms, and even internal Lean
Manufacturing Directors are COMPLICATING Lean Manufacturing and
WASTING Your Time and Money.
Pop Quiz:
Q. How many spreadsheets does it take to reduce your
machine changeover downtime?
A. Zero "0"!
Q. How many weeks/months of in-depth analysis does it take
to reduce inventory and increase parts flow by installing
Kanbans?
A. Zero "0"!
Q. Other than some "fancy math," is there
anything Six Sigma can do for your company that Lean
can't?
A. ABSOLUTELY NOT! In fact, Lean will always do it Better,
Faster, and Cheaper!
Our principals have been helping companies implement Lean for 12
- 20 years and we are fed-up with consultants who complicate Lean
by creating bureaucracies, over-analyzing data, and doing their
best to "move-in" so they can rob you blind in the name
of Lean!
Read on if you want the truth...
So what do we mean by "Getting Lean Should Be A Lean
Process?"
TPS Pres., Bill Hanover
Well, this is a subject we could go on and on about, but that
wouldn't be very "Lean" of us now would it! Here
are a few bullet points that should give you a good sense of
it:
Get
Educated - Before deciding if Lean is right for
your company we recommend you read "
The Goal" by Eli Goldrat
(not actually a book on Lean, but will help you understand where
to apply it.) You should also check out "
Lean Thinking" by James P.
Womack. This is a good introductory level read.
We also recommend you call local and industry related companies
that are implementing Lean, and find out all you can from them.
They will likely be very helpful. Maybe you'll get to tour a
couple of plants and/or participate in an improvement event
(
Kaizen Event) with them. This is a
great way to learn about Lean.
Conduct an
Assessment - Ok, this will cost a few days time
and some money, but a true "Lean" assessment is quickly
performed and value-adding. Read this article
The Lean Manufacturing
Assessment if you want to know more about the assessment
process. This is a critical step that should not be omitted.
Take
Action - Your assessment should result in a plan
of action that helps you know where to start your Lean Journey.
Start working on your #1 biggest
constraint (See "The
Goal" if you're not sure what that is,) using the tools
available to you in the
Lean
Manufacturing Tool kit.
Lather, Rinse,
Repeat... - At this point it is a matter of
continually assessing where you are, where you are going, and
working and adjusting your plan. During this stage you are
further developing your team into Lean Champions and creating the
internal structure that enables your culture of "
Continuous Improvement."
Sure, there is much more that could be said, but we hope this
brief overview gives you a good sense of what to expect going
forward. Don't let anyone sell you a "step by step
package" to getting Lean, unless they have conducted a
thorough assessment of your company, and can tell you the How,
What, Where, When, & Why behind their proposal. Lean is not a
one-size fits all program and must be adjusted to your specific
and unique needs.
The TPS Team...
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An Open Letter to Senior
Managers:
No single seminar, classroom experience, or "colored
belt" will provide you bottom-line Lean results.
"Lean happens at the process...with your people, trained and
motivated, fully engaged in the hot pursuit of excellence, as
they follow your lead and learn to share and support your Lean
Vision."
We promote your vision and goals, and certify your team through
the hands-on application of Lean tools for immediate and
long-term results.
Getting Lean should itself be "a Lean Process."
CCO, TPS - ThroughPut Solutions
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We specialize in providing the following hands-on Lean
training and implementation services:
Is there a good excuse for not implementing lean
manufacturing right now?
- Too busy
- Too slow
- Not sure how
- Can't afford it
- Takes too long
- Too much effort
- Personnel changes
- Maybe next quarter
- Implementing a new ERP system
- Going through mergers or acquisitions
- The list goes on and on...
We've Heard Them All! But the truth is, now
is the best time to eliminate waste and improve processes even if
you have to be a little creative to make it happen. We take the
pain out of the process through a streamlined approach that uses
minimal resources and helps you become Lean no matter what
challenges your company might be facing. It's almost
never convenient to implement Lean, but it is
ALWAYS worth it.
Our passion is helping companies eliminate waste and increase
profits through Lean Manufacturing, Quality, and Process
Improvements.
Lean is emerging as
the most successfully applied
efficiency and waste reduction system in all types of
manufacturing environments and offices: health care, maintenance,
military operations, engineering, software development,
government systems, food processing, farming, and energy
production. Virtually every process known to humankind will
benefit from becoming Lean.
With your leadership and our expertise
we transform your
staff into motivated waste eliminators who literally
generate profit through the hands-on application of Lean
Manufacturing and Process Improvements.
Your needs set the pace and focus
We won't waste time entertaining your staff in a classroom
for days on end learning about "Lean Theory." We
actually help your team do the work required to become Lean.
Training is accomplished through brief classroom sessions
followed by the actual implementation of waste eliminating
changes that make
a measurable difference.
To help you understand your specific needs, we invite
you to browse
Our Process and
Lean Tools to get a sense of the
services we offer. We would be glad to help with any of these
tools independently or facilitate your entire transition to a
Lean organization and set you on your way to "World Class
Excellence."
For a free (No Sales
Pitch) consultation please call us at (435)
792-4380.
