We see in all the Lean training material that Lean is based on “pull” and we know that it is based on the principle of building to the demand of the customer, but what is pull system in lean manufacturing, how do you obtain it and what are the benefits? Actually the term “Lean” came […]
Image via Lean Institute Enterprise When looking at a situation for improvement potential, it is important to dismiss any preconceived ideas about how things are or have always been. Toyota call this seeing with Kaizen eyes. Instead you should view the situation from different perspectives whilst brainstorming alternatives. Of course it is vital to understand […]
In order to identify imbalance in your processes you must follow a job from the start of the process, such as ‘receiving the order’, to the completion of the process, which may be ‘delivering the product’. Sometimes this is referred to as Process Activity Mapping, but the basic purpose is to identify as clearly as […]
Whether you are a manufacturer, construction company or involved the mining, oil and gas industry, it is vital to ensure you are purchasing and using steel products that are designed, manufactured and tested to comply with the correct standards for your intended use. Failure to do so can lead to safety issues, replacement costs, re-work, […]