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The following is a Lean Case Study from our MEP MSI-managed family of Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs) that demonstrates the impact of the Time Wise® Management Systems’ Lean transformation methodology deployed through Time Wise® Solutions training products.
Phoenix, AZ - Facing increased competition and a slowing economy, officials at Future Fabricators turned to the Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Arizona MEP) to assess its strengths and weaknesses and to identify changes that would make the company more competitive.
"While we haven’t yet implemented all the suggestions we received, we plan to do so as soon as it becomes possible," Rubin added.
Utilizing Time Wise Principles of Lean Manufacturing, officials at the Arizona MEP looked to create greater production efficiencies through maximizing value-added activities while minimizing waste in manufacturing.
"The Lean manufacturing workshops were well thought out, the lesson plan was well done, and the instructors at the Arizona MEP modified the plan to our needs and rolled quite well with the punches," Rubin said.
"The Arizona MEP has been an important resource for us," said Rubin. "We expect to see the changes we are making result in Future Fabricators being highly competitive in emerging markets."
According to Rubin, an Arizona MEP assessment of the company’s operations identified areas needing attention, requiring capital and time investment, and some non-technical areas of the operation that might be impeding growth and competitiveness.
As a result, the 22 employees at Future Fabricators have been involved in developing quick changeover fixtures and hand-tool shadow boards at each machining center. This has resulted in a significant reduction in set-up time that ultimately will result in increased production and profits.
Lot quantities have also been reduced to limit inventory exposure, decrease first-piece delivery time, and lower rework time and scrap, Rubin said, since a defect that is detected early on means fewer problems with work in process downstream.
When a company can increase changeover accuracy, reduce set-up time, shorten lead time and increase flexibility the chances are good that it will become a more highly competitive manufacturer.
The Lean success story you have just read is an actual case study from one of our MEP MSI-managed state MEP centers. Our affiliate MEPs utilize the Time Wise® Management Systems’ Lean transformation methodology based on world class Time Wise® Solutions training products. MSI-managed MEP center project managers are vetted and trained at the Time Wise® Institute and receive access to a full suite of integrated Time Wise® products.
Our certified Lean-trained project implementation facilitators work with a company's management team to identify conditions that impede the ability to become more competitive and prosperous. During intensive hands-on training sessions with employees at all levels of the organization, our certified Time Wise® MEP specialists solve specific problems from the shop floor to the front office and assess how well each department contributes to overall productivity and profitability. Essential tools are furnished to optimize performance and provide guidance so that companies can use those tools and systems effectively on their own to sustain the improvement process.
Since our MEP affiliates have begun utilizing the Time Wise® Solutions suite of products, their performance has increased significantly. Just a fraction of the accomplishments of our affiliate state MEP centers have been reported on our web site. Click here to read additional success stories.
To learn more about Time Wise® Solutions products or to join the Time Wise® Management Systems team of MEP Centers, please call 1-866-USA-MADE (1-866-872-6233) or email us at: info@timewisems.com.
Our certified Lean-trained project implementation facilitators work with a company's management team to identify conditions that impede the ability to become more competitive and prosperous. During intensive hands-on training sessions with employees at all levels of the organization, our certified Time Wise® MEP specialists solve specific problems from the shop floor to the front office and assess how well each department contributes to overall productivity and profitability. Essential tools are furnished to optimize performance and provide guidance so that companies can use those tools and systems effectively on their own to sustain the improvement process.
Since our MEP affiliates have begun utilizing the Time Wise® Solutions suite of products, their performance has increased significantly. Just a fraction of the accomplishments of our affiliate state MEP centers have been reported on our web site. Click here to read additional success stories.
To learn more about Time Wise® Solutions products or to join the Time Wise® Management Systems team of MEP Centers, please call 1-866-USA-MADE (1-866-872-6233) or email us at: info@timewisems.com.