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JAPAN LEAN TOUR - OCTOBER 2008
 
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The Bottom Line

Even in the 21st century, business is not all software and "virtual companies." Most manufacturing firms still hire people, buy machinery, and manufacture high-quality products. Those companies want to improve their bottom line by:

  • Increasing the productivity of labor, plant and machinery,
  • Managing parts and materials more effectively,
  • Shortening time-to-market for new products, and
  • Cutting all forms of loss associated with manufacturing, such as
    • quality losses
    • model changeover losses
    • downtime losses
    • losses from imbalances
    • losses from ineffective information and control systems

     

These are areas where we at JMAC can make measurable contributions.

At JMAC, we don't use a lot of buzz words and don't undertake vague projects. We examine the client company's situation, commit to a quantified improvement target, and work with the client's key people to achieve results. We stay with the project until implementation is complete and measurable results are achieved.

The payback period for our work is usually a few months.

 

TPS
Toyota Production System (Developed with Toyota Motor Corporation): The world's foremost system for optimizing the production line performance.

JIT
Just in Time: The concept of delivering materials and supplies just before they are needed, not sooner - to minimize inventory.

TPM
Total Productive Maintenance: The world's foremost system for optimizing machine performance.

SMED
Single Minute Exchange of Die: A methodology for reducing the time necessary for product / tooling changes.

5S
A methodology for improving the appearance and organization of work spaces.

VRP
Variety Reduction Program:
Seeks to lower cost by "commonizing" the parts and materials used in your facility.

LEAN OFFICE
The scientific application of lean production methods to the white collar / office environment.

KI
A scientific approach for aligning developmental activity with business demand. It results in reduced new product lead time and improves QCD target achievement.