Lean Transformation Program (LTP) for the largest food flavor and fragrance company to streamline operations end to end, achieving industry-leading profitability from world-class operating efficiency. The Situation: Profitability was steadily declining and attempts to reduce costs were … [Read more...] about Food Flavors: Journey to World-Class Efficiency
Waste Recycling: Lean Sorting & Processing
Lean Transformation Program (LTP) for Norway's leading environmental services provider to boost operational efficiency by applying Lean management principles to the seven largest processing plants. Main focus was on standardizing processes and stabilizing interfaces, while training people in … [Read more...] about Waste Recycling: Lean Sorting & Processing
Industrial Manufacturing: Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) for a Swiss industrial manufacturer makes 13 European factories competitive again by increasing 6-12% in productivity, speed, and quality each year. The Situation: The leading supplier of high-quality kitchen systems was under pressure as it lost market … [Read more...] about Industrial Manufacturing: Continuous Improvement
Military Vehicles: Lean Assembly Shortens Lead-Time
Lean Transformation Program (LTP) for the leading truck manufacturer to resolve constraints in assembly and logistics, meeting critical deliveries of military vehicles to the front-line. Organized team and processes to enable flow in vehicle assembly and logistics, yielding in 25% shorter … [Read more...] about Military Vehicles: Lean Assembly Shortens Lead-Time
Marine Electronics: Lean Management Turnaround
Lean Transformation Program (LTP) to boost manufacturing output of the leading marine-electronics company by de-bottlenecking its main factory in Mexico and rationalizing the manufacturing footprint. The focused improvement program delivered several breakthroughs: 44% gain in labor … [Read more...] about Marine Electronics: Lean Management Turnaround