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To maintain a competitive edge in today’s global economy, successful manufacturing companies are redefining their productivity metrics. To capitalize on 6 Sigma and lean manufacturing initiatives, companies are turning to the solutions for accomplishing higher levels of efficiency. Whether your challenges are in Line-side Part presentation / FIFO Storage/ LEAN Work Benches or increasing utilization of space and labor or a desire to increase the first-pass yield on your assembly lines, we have the material handling solutions & professional services to help with:
The commonly accepted definition of Lean Manufacturing is: ‘To produce only what’s needed, only when it’s needed, using the absolute minimum resources’. Manufacturing philosophy that shortens the timeline between the customer order and the shipment by eliminating waste ’
As the popularity of Lean Manufacturing grows, more and more tools become available that help facilitate these concepts.
Some equipment naturally encourages “Lean” and prevents wasteful actions and processes. Examples of this are things like:
* Workbenches where product is built on moving carts (or pallets) that limit work-in-process and encourage one-piece flow.
* Small work surfaces that limit space for unwanted subassemblies or clutter which encourages
5 S’s.
* Flow racks that enable first in, first out (FIFO).
This is a good way to help perpetuate Lean Manufacturing on the shop floor.