What is Lean Production?*

The principles of lean production include:	Lean production versus mass production requires:
Teamwork	1/2 the human effort in the factory
Communication	1/2 the manufacturing space
Efficient use of resources	1/2 the investment tools
Elimination of waste	1/2 the engineering hours
Continuous Improvement	1/2 the time to develop new products

To create a workforce that feels ownership of the Lean Manufacturing process and brings your organization to a level of superior operational excellence, it takes support of all of the people in your organization: your leadership group, front line supervisors, and teams or workgroups. The entire organization should be focused on the bottom-line and should understand what is necessary and have the skills to achieve goals.

COMMUNICATION:
Leadership Development
Speaking Skills
Listening Skills

EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES/

Elimination of waste:

Job Evaluation
Goal Focused Supervision

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:

The AIM System for Workgroups

One-on-One Coaching
Performance Management Systems
Problem Prevention and Resolution

TEAMWORK:

High-Involvement Model
Change Management
Team Facilitation Skills

Cornelius & Associates’ consultants, coaches and trainers can help you blend these essential “people processes” into your Lean Manufacturing initiative in a format that is completely customized to fit your organization’s specific goals.

Call us today to find out how we can help your organization achieve operational excellence- 800.200.1104.

*This information about lean production is from the book “The Machine That Changed the World: The Story of Lean Production” by James P. Womack, Daniel T. Jones, Daniel Roos

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