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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.
Chandler, AZ - Known for its larger-than-life neon signs like "Vegas Vic" a 75 foot tall neon cowboy who stands over the Las Vegas strip, the Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO) is a national leader in the sign making industry. And with the help of the Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Arizona MEP), YESCO's Chandler division is lighting the way for internal improvement and quality upgrades.
Producing thousands of signs a year, the 85 year old company is constantly looking for ways to hold on to their slot as a leader in their industry and stay one step ahead of competition while providing the exceptional quality and service YESCO has become known for. In doing so, YESCO called upon the Arizona MEP to take a closer look at operations, specifically its Chandler division, which was not performing to its full potential and was struggling to meet customer deliveries on time.
The Arizona MEP helps small and medium sized manufacturers implement Time Wise Principles of Lean Manufacturing. Lean Manufacturing utilizes simple but effective methods to identify wasteful processes, reduce inventories, clear shop floors and streamline production methods, all with a goal of decreasing costs and increasing productivity.
Lean Manufacturing was conducted for key operations employees and brought awareness to areas where production flow could be improved both on the manufacturing floor and in the business office operations. The Time Wise Value Stream Management System (VSMS) was used to assess the cycle time between each manufacturing step to identify ways to make the most efficient use of time and then map out a new manufacturing process.
Paul Gullo, YESCO’s Chandler division manager said going through the VSMS and other Lean techniques helped reduce the company’s customer order cycle time, bringing orders to the shop faster and increasing on time deliveries.
Gullo said overall productivity showed a jump of 34 percent within 30 days of the Lean training and the company has also freed up more than 2,400 square feet of production space that can now be put to other uses. Other operational changes included reducing by 250 feet the distance fabrication team members travel throughout the production process and moving the letter fabrication operation 150 feet closer to the loading dock.
"The results of the Time Wise Principles of Lean Manufacturing training and education work done with our company have been everything we wanted," said Gullo. "The Lean training is exceptional, enabling us to move forward quickly and make significant improvements. We're extremely confident that we now have the tools and processes in place to perform at the highest level."
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.