LEAN is an industry term for
'streamlining', 'waste elimination', 'speeding up', 'process
improvement' and 'building in flexibility'. A manufacturing
LEAN analysis is conducted to determine if improvements can
be made to create a more efficient manufacturing process.
LEAN comprises a set of tools which are applied to any manufacturing
setting in order to drive out waste thereby streamlining operations.
We utilize a detailed value stream map, apply theory of constraints
in order to zero in on the bottleneck of the operation and
then apply various other techniques to make best use of your
current assets. We look first and foremost at NOT adding Capital
or Manpower.
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LEAN mantra at iga is to strive for: |
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Greater Throughput (Revenue Generating Throughput) |
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Reduced Inventory |
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Reduced Operational Costs with Improved Quality |
Using
Lean / TOC / Six Sigma practices, iga's LEAN Manufacturing
Program provides immediate benefit to throughput, quality,
speed, inventory and cost through operational assessment and
diagnostics. We provide the education required and recommend
organizational alignment resulting in long term continuous
improvement. Many tools and methods will be utilized to improve
the overall health of the manufacturing operations focusing
on the following areas:
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iga
works with our manufacturing clients toward long term quality
and production sustainability while managing cost through
in-depth assessment, detailed recommendations and education
in Lean, TOC, and Six Sigma basics for the line management.
iga works with your management team providing support and
guidance with change management planning and execution, organizational
alignment and comprehensive operations analysis. In addition,
iga
examines pre-setup and pre-ramp conditions to determine supply
chain partners operations suitability. |
