Go Lean To Eliminate Waste
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Go Lean To Eliminate Waste
Summary
Surplus inventory is one of the seven "muda" or wasteful processes identified in lean manufacturing. Addressing these inefficiencies can enhance performance across any manufacturing or production process.
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Surplus inventory is one of the wasteful processes highlighted in lean manufacturing. By addressing this, businesses can improve performance in any manufacturing or production setting.
Excess raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products tie up valuable capital that could be better utilized elsewhere. Handling and storage consume space, time, and resources, escalating costs. By shortening production lead times and cutting back on handling and storage tasks, businesses can free up capital and cash flow.
Leading manufacturers have discovered that using modular and adaptable carts, trolleys, and lineside storage can create more flexible processes. These systems deliver materials and components precisely when needed, aligning production closely with demand.
Modular systems allow for quick implementation and reconfiguration. They can be easily adapted to meet changing process requirements, reducing the cost of implementation and ownership since all components are reusable.
Carts and trolleys can be tailored to carry specific quantities of items. Lineside "parts supermarkets" can be replenished efficiently, reducing overall inventory in the supply chain. This agility enables manufacturers to respond rapidly to shifting customer demands.
Reducing Wasteful Movements
Unnecessary handling and storage movements represent another form of "muda." Such inefficiencies add time and cost by requiring staff to walk, reach, or stretch for tools and components.
To counteract this, modular workstations and storage areas can be designed ergonomically, keeping items within easy reach. Minimizing these movements reduces task completion time, boosting productivity and performance.
Ergonomically designed areas also reduce distractions, helping staff maintain focus and improve quality. Adaptable workstations and parts supermarkets can be tailored to fit specific processes precisely, enhancing ergonomics and productivity.
By optimizing space, more workstations or manufacturing cells can fit into a given area, decreasing costs and increasing production density.
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