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Lean Manufacturing & Operations
Here you will find many articles explaining Lean
Manufacturing and Operations as well as the various elements. There are
tools for analysis, downloads of Excel templates and forms. There are
simulations and many real-life
examples. Facility Planning & Plant Layout
Manufacturing & Operations Strategy
How do we intend to compete? or... Why do customers buy from us instead of the competitors? The answers to these questions lead to the "Key Manufacturing Task(s)." Manufacturing must excel at this task to win orders in the marketplace. The task may be cost, flexibility or another of several dimensions. From this Key Manufacturing Task, a set of policies flow that guide daily operations and decisions for purchasing equipment, setting priorities or designing a plant layout (for example). About This WebsiteWe intend our site to be a source of knowledge and information. The many articles, tools, downloads and products come directly from our consulting and managing experience...Sitemap. xx |
Kanban is normally thought of as a lean technique for repetitive, high-volume environments. But many job shops can use kanban for all or part of their scheduling. We just have to approach it from a different perspective. If your shop has high variety and low volume, this unique approach to kanban may be able to simplify scheduling and speed deliveries.
Our new web page, Kanban For The Job Shop, discusses the what, when and how. This page is based on my upcoming presentation at the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers annual conference.  Quarterman Lee Received Honorable Mention for Best Paper About Strategos
Our marketing premise is simple: If we share knowledge, insights and experience freely, some of you will want more than words on a website, remember us, and call. I hope you find your visits here interesting and thought provoking. There is a lot to explore, so take your time. Quarterman Lee Send Us An Email |
Facilities
(land, buildings, equipment) provide the 
Manufacturing Strategy
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more than 25 years the
Lean Manufacturing ConsultingUse the Past–Manage the Present–Prepare the FutureOur mature and experienced consultants offer more than just technical expertise. Through hundreds of projects we have learned how to build consensus and merge our knowledge with the more detailed knowledge of the client's personnel. Use Consulting for: • Intractable-Recurring Problems. Intractable-Recurring Problems. When problems seem to recur every few weeks or every few years, it is a strong indication that the root cause has not been found or corrected. We can help your team identify the root cause, develop permanent solutions. At the same time they will be learning the skills necessary for continued problem-solving. • Disagreement/Strong Opinions Widely Diverging/Strongly Held Opinions Organizations frequently have individuals with strong, differing and/or opposing opinions. This can paralyze action or lead to conflicting actions, decisions and policies. Or, it can lead to unwise strategies. The consultant is in a unique position to discover new facts, explore different perspectives, inspire creativity and gain consensus. • Too Much Agreement Too Much Agreement George S. Patton said "If everybody's thinking alike, nobody is thinking. This is known as "the Abilene Paradox" and is often found in companies with strong cultures. It may come from a corporate culture that emphasizes cooperation, civility and agreement at any cost. It can also arise when a company or industry has enjoyed great success and the attitudes, techniques and values that created that success have been institutionalized but are no longer valid. • Once-In-A-Decade Designs Once-In-A-Decade Designs Some types of projects such as a new facility plan or Manufacturing Strategy development are so infrequent it is rare that a company has much in-house experience. A consultant can help to guide such projects effectively. These types of projects ideally meld the experience and detailed knowledge of those in the company with the wider ranging experience of the consultant. • Developing In-House Expertise Developing In-House Expertise Consulting combined with training is often the best approach for developing in-house expertise. "Book learning" has its limitations and a consultant can notice subtle effects or unusual phenomena that would otherwise create problems. This is particularly important in Cellular Manufacturing where worker attitudes and inclinations play an important role. Small changes can make the difference between success, failure or sub-optimization. Many other areas of Lean are similar in this respect. Sound Theory—Practical ExecutionStrategos consulting projects range from quick assessments to the planning of major factories, offices and warehouses. We can guide the development of your Manufacturing Strategy at the highest level or assist 5S on the factory floor. We can execute all of the work or guide a mixed project team. Strategos Consulting>> |
Strategos Lean TrainingTargeted—Practical—EngagingGive your people the skills to solve their own problems. We provide lean training that addresses the specific situations they face every day. Often with a case study from your own facility. The result is a trained cadre of employees and an actual:
Strategos training employs proven principles of Adult Learning. It is full of videos, dialogue, exercises and experiential learning. Instructional methods alternate frequently to maintain interest and address the learning modes of individual participants. Our "Learning Team" approach engages participants, increases discussion and allows for large overall sessions (50 or more). Standard Lean Training Programs >> |
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The Strategos Guide To Value Stream and Process Mapping goes far beyond symbols and arrows. In over 163 pages it tells the reader not only how to do it but what to do with it.
