fma summits top 10 lean tools

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Since 2006, FMA Summits has been producing high level

executive summits, one of whichThe Progressive

Manufacturing Summit engages VPs and Directors of

Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement,

Operations, etc. for manufacturing facilities across the

nation who work with FMA to learn how to better achieve

and surpass their strategic goals of increased

manufacturing efficiency, streamlined processes and

sustainability.

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This presentation will feature 10 tips for streamlining and

focusing Lean Strategy for Manufacturing practices, that FMA

and its clients have worked together to deem most important in

moving forward.

These topics are the focus for our Delegates and outline the

various solutions that our Partner companies will exhibit and

present on at our upcoming Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta,

GA November 17th19th, 2014.

Introduction:


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5Srepresents a strategy for organizing

the work area starting with:

Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize and Sustain.

The basic purpose of 5S is to implement

a roadmap for the elimination of waste

that results from poorly or inefficient

work areas.

5S


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The Bottleneck Analysis

Bottleneck Analysis is used to identify

the weakest link in the manufacturing

process which limits the overall through

put and improve the performance for

that part.


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Continuous Flow Manufacturing

Continuous flow Manufacturing

ensures that the work-in process

smoothly flows with minimal bumps

between the steps. It eliminates many

forms of waste like inventory, waiting

time etc.


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HoshinKanri

HoshinKanriguarantees the goals of the

company; the middle management and

the work on the plant floor are

consistent and thorough. It removes

poor communication and inconsistent

direction.


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Jidoka

Jidokais a unique concept of partially

automating the manufacturing process

and to automatically stop when defects

are detected. It reduces labour costs as

few people can now monitor multiple

stations and quality issues are detected

Immediately.


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Just-in-time

Just-in-timeis focused on pulling parts

through production based on customer

demand instead of pushing parts

through production based on projecteddemand. It works in sync with other lean

tools and is highly effective in reducing

inventory levels and improving cash

flows.


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Kaizen

Kaizenworks towards continuous

improvement by employing a strategy

where employees work together toachieve step by step improvements in

the manufacturing process.


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Overall Equipment Effectiveness

Overall Equipment Effectivenessis

effective in measuring the productivity

loss for a given manufacturing process.

These 3 categories of loss are

Availability, Performance and Quality.


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SMART Goals

SMART Goals are the goals that

are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable,Relevant, and Time-Specific. This helps in

tracking the effectiveness of the goals.


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Value Stream Mapping

Value stream mapping is a tool that

maps the flow of production visually.

It shows the current and future state of

processes thereby underlining the scope

for improvement.


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