Operational Efficiency
Product Quality Control
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Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)
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- Lean Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing
Minimize waste, enhance productivity, optimize production, and improve overall manufacturing performance.
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Improve quality and your bottom line
Ensure everyone follows best practices and requirements from international standards by creating Lean manufacturing checklists. With photo annotation and calculations in inspections, it’s easy for frontline teams to capture and share noncompliant areas, giving management a clear view of what’s happening on the floor. With all your data in one place, you can quickly pinpoint problem areas and come up with solutions before they cause bigger problems.
“Now auditors can finish their near miss reports, take pictures and it all incorporates into one document. You can send it right from the field.”
Increase efficiency and productivity
Digitize work instructions to standardize procedures and prevent production errors. Compliance regulation changed? No down time required! Update templates and inspection processes in a few clicks, with changes rolling out to your entire organization instantly.
Simplify routine production tasks
Leverage digital tools to streamline day-to-day operations. Automate manual and redundant tasks to save time and allow workers to utilize their skills in more specialized areas. Schedule daily, weekly, and monthly activities, including shop floor checks and equipment maintenance, to meet production demands more efficiently.
Identify and eliminate waste in current processes
Fulfill the objectives of Lean initiatives in the organization by setting metrics for operational performance. Use data from reports and floor inspections to monitor production activities, oversee progress, and identify inefficiencies. Initiate corrective actions as needed to minimize waste and optimize production processes according to Lean manufacturing principles.
Encourage employee involvement in Lean activities
Empower workers to practice Lean manufacturing principles and participate in activities that support continuous improvement. Provide workshops and training modules to help them understand and apply Lean principles to their day-to-day jobs and decision-making strategies. Foster a conducive work environment for better collaboration and productivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Using software for Lean manufacturing should be able to help with all five principles, namely:
- Defining value
- Mapping the value stream
- Creating flow
- Establishing pull
- Pursuing perfection
Moreover, Lean manufacturing software should fulfill principles aligned with manufacturing quality management to achieve overall operational excellence.
Yes, Lean manufacturing software solutions should have customizable features to suit various sectors. Whether in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and other niche sectors, the software can be tailored to focus on relevant processes to fulfill specific operational needs.
Lean manufacturing software presents numerous advantages, including the following:
- Increased efficiency and productivity through waste reduction and process optimization
- Improved quality control and product consistency
- Better resource allocation and inventory management
- Enhanced visibility into production processes with real-time data
- Faster lead times and improved customer satisfaction
Key features to consider for Lean manufacturing tools include:
- Real-time data collection and analysis
- Production planning and scheduling capabilities
- Quality management tools
- Integration with existing ERP and MES systems
- Customizable dashboards and reporting
Implementation of Lean manufacturing software is largely dependent on organizational needs. It is important to choose the right solution to satisfy organizational goals and manufacturing needs, while being able to integrate with other existing systems.
Additionally, this software should be implemented in phases to adjust accordingly and include employee training to effectively engage workers.