Lean production - Basics of methodical process optimization
Lean production optimized systems reduce waste, increase productivity and ensure maximum efficiency - from development to operation. - Up to 80 % faster product changes
- Avoid production errors
- Flexible filling
- Longer service life
Lean production refers to an organized production system with the goal of maximizing production efficiency and minimizing waste (Muda).
Production companies use lean production in order to be competitive in globalized production competition. In lean production, the methods 5S, Kaizen, Just-in-Time (JIT), Total Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), Value Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) are used.
Whether the implementation of lean production in a company is successful is measured using the seven key figures lead time (delivery time), cycle time, throughput, utilization, error rate, value-added ratio and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Employees are a key success factor in lean production. Their involvement in decisions and improvement processes, training to expand their skills and their ability to make improvements independently