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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.
Naples, FL - The nutritional industry is a $150 billion a year market and for more than 13 years Vitarich Laboratories in Naples has been a pioneer in the research, development and worldwide distribution of premium nutritional products.
Last year Vitarich added to its stature within the industry by becoming one of only 60 facilities among the 7500 in its industry to achieve cGMP certification, an industry symbol for quality that has been instrumental in contributing to the company's rapid growth. With growth comes growing pains and as the company expanded, they continued to need more space, which resulted in Vitarich's operations being spread out among several buildings, creating workflow issues.
Craig Waldinger, Executive Vice President of Vitarich, recognized that the company needed to address the issues this type of fragmentation was causing and find a way to streamline their production processes. "Rather than going from point A to B, our product was being passed back and forth between buildings, traveling miles and delaying it getting out the door," said Waldinger.
Waldinger brought in the Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), experts in manufacturing quality and efficiency to help. Vitarich was introduced to Time Wise Principles of Lean Manufacturing. Assistance was also provided to streamline several areas, including shipping, production, and packaging. Time Wise Value Stream Management System was facilitated to map the flow of work through the production line, identify gaps and then implement changes that would have the greatest impact," said Ferguson.
"One of the first results of Lean implementation was moving all of our powders into one building, centralizing everything from warehousing to manufacturing," said Waldinger. "Not only did this reduce production travel time, it helped us alleviate moisture problems due to exposure to Florida's humid climate and it's improved lead time which results in increased sales."
Vitarich also estimates Lean Manufacturing has led to a 20 percent increase in productivity, and cost savings in excess of $200,000 and expects to increase sales by over $2,000,000 in the next year.
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.