Ramping up the production line with lean manufacturing

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Improved communication processes so that they are able to communicate requirements and issues far more effectively (Market News Publishing, 2001).

Joseph Day, who is chairman and CEO of Freudenberg-NOK Inc. in Plymouth, reported that since the company initiated lean manufacturing in 1993, they have shaved more than $101 million from its cost structure.

Every plant in the corporation has had ongoing examinations by teams to be sure that they are still using the most efficient processes possible. These ongoing examinations have resulted in having more than 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space opened (Strong, 2001, p. 11).

Industries that could use lean manufacturing

Northrup Grumman provides a good example of how well the 5 S system can work. The company first implemented the 5 S system on a part of their delivery process. The work area was changed from different components into a single product. Prior to using this system, the area was disorganized and inefficient. Using this system, however, reduced the space employees needed to travel to complete their tasks by 93 percent. They also realized a 42 percent reduction in the total floor space used (Skinner, 2001).

Ramping up the production line with lean manufacturing

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