Lean Transformation

Improving quality, cost & delivery through Lean principles

Overview

K Consulting have many years of experience in operations environments delivering greater effi ciencies through the application of Lean principles and the implementation of performance measurement and continuous improvement. Utilising these disciplines, we help clients increase capacity, reduce cycle time, improve flow, deliver better quality and implement intelligent maintenance and proactive management tools. Our activities extend beyond the manufacturing environment. The principles and methodologies we use are equally beneficial in service areas or traditional offi ce-based functions.

Using our proven STEP methodology, we adopt a collaborative and inclusive approach with your personnel to identify areas for improvement. This approach combined with our expertise, and your people’s knowledge, provides an excellent platform for delivering immediate operational improvements that can be continously developed over time.

Key Steps

Based on a validated action plan from an Operations Diagnostic, agree & communicate the programme vision, content and expected outcomes to all
stakeholders
Create reporting & communication structure to maintain transparency

Launch individual workstreams relevant to the issues requiring resolution, e.g. scheduling tools, KPI system, webbased reporting, waste and/or quality reduction
Each workstream delivered as a crossfunctional team with the client

Training for specific ‘Lean’ sponsors or coaches to ensure that knowledge is retained by the client
Follow up sessions to monitor implementation process and deal with issues arising

Benefits

Improved Performance - increased capacity and throughput; improved flow and quality
Increased Staff Motivation - greater ownership of their area, equipment and improvement projects
Retained Knowledge - tools and expertise for the future
Savings - cost reductions to deliver increased profit or more competitive pricing
‘Performance Improvement’ Culture - a firmly embedded spirit of collaboration and innovation
Return on Investment - project costs returned in the minimum timescale

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