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lean thinking

"Value is what your customers are willing to pay for."

Reduce labor costs, minimize inventory and improve quality by implementing lean practices and thinking in your industry.  Lean techniques can be applied to non-manufacturing as well as manufacturing environments.  Eliminate waste, minimize production disruptions and increase the predictability of your processes with our help.

7-Step Improvement Plan

  1. Discuss and better understand the current process.

  2. Map the current process in detail.

  3. Educate team on best-in-class processes.

  4. Team identifies opportunities.

  5. Map out the new processes

  6. Develop a detailed implementation plan.

  7. Support implementation.

Seminars and Training

See our complete list of seminars and workshops here.

Benefits:  

  • Lower labor costs

  • Higher quality

  • Better inventory turns

  • Minimize production disruptions

  • Predictable production and output

 

Why SMS is the best choice to help your company....

Mike Cote has

  • Deep domain knowledge and experience in implementing lean operations processes.

  • "Lean Production Systems Design" education from MIT instructors trained directly by Toyota, the creators of today's "lean thinking" philosophies and tools.

  • Trained in Dr. Deming's principles and statistical process control and management by Dr. Paul Krensky, a student of Dr. W. Edward Deming, the world-renowned economist.

  • Continued involvement in lean workshops and best practice walk-through as a member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence

We listen to your needs and work closely with you to establish the best programs for your company at the most favorable rates.

Call (978) 549-7884 today or email info@imaginesms.com  to discuss your needs.

Learn more: Definitions from Kiichiro Toyoda's lean design system