| The First
Step - Waste Reduction |
| A Waste Reduction project is a means
of demonstrating the potential of Lean Manufacturing, focusing on
the improved use of resources. |
| For one client, every order included a ‘just
in case’ scrap allowance. Result: operators not focussed
on ‘right first time’, and a build-up of excess
parts in store. Solution: a formalised procedure for monitoring
and tackling the cause of rejects. |
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For another client, material utilisation was
poor due to the level of give-away, included as a safety buffer.
Solution: evaluation and monitoring of the process variability
using SPC techniques leading to corrective action.
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Both clients saw big benefits in this single step, and recognised
that they had under-estimated the opportunities for improvement.
Oakdene Hollins is delighted to work with companies to audit, value
and realise the Waste Reduction potential, particularly to establish
a culture for further improvement steps. |
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| The
Second Step |
The second step should be a Continuous
Improvement activity building on the momentum of the waste reduction
initiative.
More on continuous improvement...
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| The
Third Step |
The third step would be more ambitious,
with the implementation of selected lean techniques.
More on lean manufacturing
techniques... |
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