Implementation Assistance

For organizations from small startups to Fortune 500 companies who need direct assistance with implementation, our experts can work on location to ensure the results you want – and expect. After learning the concepts in a workshop or private training event, our experts can provide practical, on-site guidance on your processes for projects of any size. Our coaches will help those involved in the new value stream flow – whether in manufacturing, the office, or the supply chain – understand how it will work and what their roles will be in any stage of your transformation to Operational Excellence.

Customizable Guided Implementation

Our guided implementation services are fully customizable to get you the results you need quickly. Working closely with your internal team, some of the tasks we assist with include:

• creating a project plan with weekly milestones to keep you on track and eliminate the need to negotiate priorities
• executing the physical changes required on the shop floor to make the future state a reality
• developing an effective visual management system that focuses on identifying flow
• building a foundation for future business growth by identifying key measurements of success such as reduced cost, shorter lead time, increased capacity of existing operations, on-time delivery, WIP, quality and more
• facilitating regular shop floor walks to assess whether the education learned in the classroom has been instilled
• crafting an educational plan that details specific training requirements for team members

Beyond Implementation

Sometimes during the implementation phase, additional guidance is needed at the cell level of the value stream. In these instances, we conduct formal training to a large group or coaching for small groups on lean tools for select areas that may include:

• 5S
• Material Presentation
• Tooling Presentation
• Setup Reduction
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)