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What is Lean

Lean is a principle driven, tool based philosophy that focuses on eliminating waste so that all activities/steps add value from the customers perspective.
Written Dec 09, 2008, read 108 times since then.

 

Lean is a strategy, philosophy, process and leadership approach for operating in a superior way. 
Lean concepts apply across all processes and industries

Results include:

  • Reduced cycle times (product development and production)
  • Increased quality
  • Reduced costs and inventory
  • Increased capacity potential
  • Improved customer service
  • High levels of worker involvement, ownership and commitment
  • Improved financial returns

Businesses that practice the Lean methodology put empathsis on Visual Management.

Why Visual Management ….
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    •  Showcase Successes … Create a sense of Pride      Decision making @ working level … Empowerment      Escalate abnormalities… Quicker Resolution      Transparent view of Performance … Shared Ownership      Excite customers/ stakeholders walking the floor … Visual Management
 Demonstrate how we manage our processes …Consistent Communication

Value Steam Mapping is the most popular tool in the Lean Management toolbox.

Why Value Stream Mapping is a good place to start your LEAN journey

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    • it shows the linkage between the information flow and the material flow     it forms the basis of an implementation plan     it ties together lean concepts and techniques ­ helps you avoid "cherry picking"     it makes decisions about the flow apparent, so you can discuss them     it provides a common language for talking about manufacturing processes     it helps you see more than waste ­ it helps you see the sources of waste in your value stream
it helps you visualize more than just the single-process level, i.e. assembly, welding, etc.

If you would like more information on Lean and in Implementing the Lean Management tools and methods into your business to increase process speed, quality, and lower cost, while at the same time increasing value to your customers, please contact me below.

 Warm Regards,

 

Steven Bonacorsi, MBB / Vice President

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  • J G Fernandez
    Posted by J G Fernandez, Bangalore, Karnataka India | Jun 13, 2009

    Steven Thanks for this article... I want to know more about Visual Management briefly...

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  • six sigma
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  • ait group
  • visual management
  • value stream mapping
  • quality
  • process speed
  • pull systems
  • lower costs
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