What is Lean Manufacturing?
Lean Manufacturing refers to a system of methods
that emphasize identifying and eliminating all non-value-adding
activities, i.e. waste, from a manufacturing or manufacturing
support organization. Processes become faster and
less expensive. Lean manufacturing is characterized
by fast cycle times, just-in-time methods, little
or no inventory, continuous flow, production leveling
and reliable quality. Lean organizations are efficient,
flexible and highly responsive to customer needs.
Applied correctly, 20% improvement in productivity,
30% reduction in floor areas and 50% reduction in
lead times are quite common.
Why Lean Manufacturing?
Global competition, declining margins, and fast changing
customer needs have forced businesses to reduce time
wasted in producing goods & services to meet customers
needs. For survival, organisations have to constantly
maintain their focus on providing customer value and
strive for continuous improvement in their operations.
Lean Manufacture helps to identify key success factors
needed to radically reorganise your company in the
changed business environment.
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