Many companies are talking about lean manufacturing, implementing lean, or incorporating lean concepts into other productivity efforts - notice the rise of "lean six sigma." We always avoid generic solutions, and typically prefer to select tools to solve a particular problem rather than implementing a "solution in search of a problem." That said, lean manufacturing is a terrific approach to solving a lot of real world manufacturing problems.
Lean manufacturing burst onto the scene with the 1991 book "The Machine That Changed the World, The Story of Lean Production" by Womac, Jones, and Roos. The book was based on the Toyota production system, but was scant on the real world details of how to implement lean.
Our approach to implementing lean manufacturing concepts involves integrating lean with your factory physics, and manufacturing strategies. We focus on:
- Reducing process variability
- Reducing system cycle times
- Minimizing delay times between process steps
- Reducing waste in manufacturing
- Reducing waste in the total supply chain from receipt of order to delivery of product and payment.
For most manufacturers, measuring system cycle time from receipt of order to delivery, and minimizing delay times between processes are critical to achieving operational excellence. Typically cycle times are far more important than the efficiency of any given machine.
Synchronous experts aren't wedded to lean or any other operational excellence tools - we know them all. We like to select the most appropriate, and often blended solutions. Send us an information request to Sales@SynchronousLLC.com or review our complete service portfolio on our web site www.SynchronousLLC.com
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