Services
Operational Assessment
- Review material and service flows to identify delays and bottlenecks
- Observe and eliminate waste (time, scrap, rework, delays, people, etc.)
- Ensure goals at each station are understood and posted
- Assess leadership involvement in daily activities
- Verify compliance with customer expectations and organizational goals
Supply Chain Optimization
- Create detailed Value Stream Maps (VSM) from order to payment
- Identify flow problems and implement Kaizen solutions
- Review and optimize supplier performance and pricing
- Review warehouse flow and inventory quality
- Optimize front-end and back-end logistics
Lean and Process Improvements
- Facilitate group problem-solving (Kaizen, A3, VSM)
- Establish daily and hourly performance goals
- Identify root causes and develop countermeasures
- Implement changes and monitor results
- Establish recognition and rewards systems
- Drive cultural change toward continuous improvement
Leadership and Lean Training
- Introduce leadership to Lean tools through specific projects and problem-solving (Kaizen, A3, VSM, Daily Management, 5S, etc.)
- Provide performance and project management for Lean initiatives
- Teach and apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) philosophy
- Practice Gemba (solving problems directly on the floor or in the office)
- Assist with goal setting and visual management
- Coach teams on removing waste