Lean in High Mix Low Volume Manufacturing
Barnes Aerospace is a build-to-print manufacturer of precision aircraft components specializes in super plastic forming, machining and welding. Barnes Aerospace needed to improve profitability by reducing operating costs and increasing sales. Key areas for improvement were were inventory, space and productivity. Manufacturing lead-time was the driver for acquiring new business. The high mix, low volume business made the application of lean manufacturing challenging.
Lean Transformation in Cabinet Manufacturing
Strasser Woodenworks is a small manufacturer of high quality bathroom cabinets, vanities and accessories. Strasser chose kaizen as a strategy to maintain their competitive edge. The results were nothing short of a lean transformation.
Lean Medical Device Manufacturing
Implementing lean manufacturing within heavily regulated industries such as medical devices and components presents unique challenges. As global competition increases, leading medical device companies have found ways to make rapid, sustainable improvements using kaizen, while meeting regulatory requirements.