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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breakthrough Productivity Gains by Applying Lean ThinkingExceptional results in productivity, quality and profitability are achievable through lean implementation04/13/02 -- Applications of lean thinking improve business and manufacturing processes for enhanced customer value delivery while reducing wastes of time and money. Teams use value stream mapping (VSM) to show current steps, cycle-times and process yields. They then apply lean tools to organize equipment into cells, flow material to the customer beat and pull-production where flow can't be achieved. Greg Hart will present a case study entitled "Writing a Lean Chapter at Ohmcraft with Double-Digit Gains!" describing the lean transformation at Ohmcraft (www.Ohmcraft.com) during the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Conference in Rochester, NY on April 11th. This manufacturer of custom resistors and medical probes, started with lean in June 2000 with help from High Technology of Rochester, state economic development funds and Hart Innovative Solutions. They transformed operations through VSM, quality tools and kaizen breakthrough events. Nothing is sacred with walls demolished, equipment moved and methods improved. Throughput is up by 95%; product yield by 57% and lead-time is 56% less. Bottom line results include improved cash flow and 33% improved margins. For More Information Contact: |
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