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The lean manufacturing process is an ongoing program, with no possible ending. For this reason it is it is difficult to “define”, even more difficult to feel as if you have finished. Because it is a program in development, you are always seeking for improvement.

After you have made a commitment to begin your formal program, you will have to consider if you are able to implement with such an long term program by using your in-house personnel, or if you should hire one of the many lean manufacturing consultants.

One way to begin is to ask other people in a similar industry and size of company. You can learn a great deal from the experience of others. The recommendations from trusted friends is worth a great deal.

What are some lean manufacturing methods?

* Identify the areas where waste occurs
* High defect rate
* Inventory
* Excessive waiting
* Exessive motion
* Transportation
* Overproduction

Several processes you will use :

5S implementation is one of the most important things you can do for your company, without a doubt. Your clutter will vanish, you will know where every single thing is in your shop will have a place and be in its place], more pleasant and more productive]. What more could you ask for! The best way to start is with 5S implementation.

Kaizen and continuous improvement are one in the same thing, the word kaizen is Japanese and it has several subtly different meanings, but for now continuous improvement is the best.

The Kaizen blitz is one popular method, also known as a Kaizen event. This has become a very useful and common tool in lean manufacturing. Numerous businesses have implemented kaizen into their company culture with great success.

Value stream mapping is a powerful tool to help visualize the entire lean manufacturing process. It might appear complicated at first, it is actually rather simple, once you break it down into small pieces.

An overview of six sigma shows you how to strive for quality improvement. The trademark is owned by Motorola, and as such Six Sigma is a “brand name.” Because it is also used by , thousands of consultants who use the name of six sigma, you see it capitalized when it is used by Motorola and in lower-case letters otherwise when used by Motorola.

How to use the lean manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste

* Quality-eliminating mistakes
* Flow production-pull systems
* One piece flow-intelligent automation
* Lead time reduction
* Level loading-mixed model production
* More effective time management

Use common sense

Ask a manufacturer who has successfully implemented the lean manufacturing process, you will find that most people truly like it because it is so logical and helpful. The big difference is that it is monitored and sustained company wide, or at least within a specific department or work area.

Like the spokes on a wheel, each spoke makes the entire wheel stronger. You must use an integrated method if you want to achieve the maximum results.Implementing lean manufacturing is like having a wheel with many spokes, each spoke helping the entire wheel. The most benefits are realized by using an integrated approach. Each part of the program supports the other, like the wheel spokes and the entire company benefits.