Lean Manufacturing
Our
manufacturing group specializes in training and applying the
tools and techniques of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Sigma for
performance improvement. Our programs include training, workforce
development, coordination and coaching with self-directed work
teams.
Initial
Lean Assessment Audit
A preliminary audit, often lasting 5 to 7 business days, includes documenting current conditions, identifying opportunities for improvement, ranking current operations against key metrics for Lean vs. World Class facilities and identifying a game plan for implementation of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques.
Detailed
Assessment and Benchmarking Audit
A more comprehensive Lean audit, often lasting 2 to 3 weeks, includes detailed study of all aspects of operations performance, including detailed process mapping and finite benchmarking against industry competition and World Class operations. Metrics include inventory turns, cycle time, labor content, cost of material, and quality.
Lean
Manufacturing Piloting Program Assistance
Development of a Pilot Cell uniquely tailored for individual companies, implementing
tools and techniques of Lean Manufacturing. An important early first step for
those companies considering Continuous Improvement Initiatives, training work
force and reinvigorating a culture of Lean.
Lean
Manufacturing Implementation Programs
Turnkey Lean implementation programs uniquely developed for each client, including
the training of internal Lean Champions and coaching for Lean team members.
Lean Manufacturing roll out and Kaizen Event programming with detailed goal
setting and timeline performance are included.
Lean
Manufacturing Tool Box Development
Tailoring of standard tools and techniques used in Lean development programs
employed by Boston Industrial Consulting. Tools include Visual Factory, Kanban,
TQM, Demand Pull Triggers, Layout and Visual Board to assist in Value Stream
Mapping.
Lean Sigma Training and Implementation
In partnership with several qualified Six Sigma consulting companies, we offer programs  that combine the effects of Lean with Six Sigma into a Lean Sigma implementation. Key focus on quality and cost improvements for companies looking to integrate the benefits of Lean Manufacturing with Six Sigma.
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