Learning From The Toyota Way: A Candid Review
This blog details what we learned reading The Toyota Way by Jeffrey K. Liker. What we learned and applied to our own business can be applied to yours, too.
Automotive
Versatech Increased OEE 30%
Consumer Package Goods
Oral Biotech Eliminated Scrap
Food/Beverage
Louisiana Fish Fry Increases OEE 12%
Metal Stamping
H&T Waterbury Reduced Downtime 71%
Blow Molding
Lyons Blow Molding Automated Reporting & Labeling
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This blog details what we learned reading The Toyota Way by Jeffrey K. Liker. What we learned and applied to our own business can be applied to yours, too.
Focusing only on a machine isn’t going to give you what you need on your factory floor. Measure the manufacturing process, not just the machine.
What is a Pareto Chart Used For? The purpose of the Pareto Chart is to visually illustrate the most important factors of a particular issue.
Manufacturers put time & effort into implementing Lean, yet manual reporting is not Lean. Hundreds of hours are spent on reporting data. THIS IS NOT LEAN.
Just focusing on TPM? You’re missing the other aspects of lean production that help save resources, money, and time. TPM is only a part of the equation.
Continuous improvement is a journey and manufacturing analytics is a platform that will guide you along the way. Start small, think big, move fast.
What’s the difference between Lean vs. Six Sigma? Both reduce waste in the manufacturing process but have different ways of eliminating waste.
Benefits of Tracking Equipment Downtime You have machines on your plant floor. Sometimes they are up and sometimes they are down. Hopefully, when you expect
Create a company culture values evidence-based decision making. A more informed workforce = a more engaged workforce = a more productive workforce.
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