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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.
About a year ago, John Martis, managing director of the Sappi Fine Paper North America, a pre-eminent manufacturer of coated fine paper in Westbrook, Maine, decided he wanted to improve his mill’s service and competitiveness.
"I realized we needed to do something to reduce our lead time, get our processed waste under control and reduce our high level of inventory in order to successfully compete," Martis said.
Sappi Fine Paper wanted to improve its ability to meet on-time delivery requirements by utilizing Time Wise Principle of Lean. "I knew Sappi could improve service by using Lean Manufacturing without having to invest any capital," Martis said. "So far, we are making good progress. Our changeover times have improved, as has our workplace organization and housekeeping."
For Martis, the proof was in the numbers. "As a result of the assistance provided by Maine MEP, the mill has experienced significant improvements in set up reduction times for one coater and for the embossers," he said.
Sappi has every intention of continuing to improve the process, Martis pointed out, since significant reductions will lead to additional hours of production each year or allow for additional change-overs to provide a more flexible product mix to its customers.
"Additionally, from the perspective of our employees’ safety, these projects have also had a positive impact," Martis said. "For example, the new hoses we purchased for the improvement on the coater are significantly lighter than the old ones. This prevented a potential ergonomic issue.
"Since our operational philosophy is all accidents are preventable, it’s an advantage to find and correct a situation before someone develops an injury," he added.
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.