“The first challenge is to get rid of unnecessary delays and costs. This is done by eliminating ‘fumbles’ – bottlenecks, changes, rework, and unnecessary work.” Lightning Strategies for Innovation, Willard I. Zangwill
Lean isn’t just for manufacturing any more. It has been successfully implemented in every type of organization and in every area of organizations.
The Value Added Organization:
Systematically eliminates the eight fatal mistakes
Implements continuous flow concepts
Produces to customer pull
Lives the Lean principles
You can:
Increase productivity by 30 to 50%
Accomplish more with your current staff
Have happier more motivated employees
Have employees that are more productive and creative
Have happier customers
Steps to your Value Added Organization:
Value Added Thinking: Learning to Think Lean
Value Added Mapping: The Art of Seeing and Designing the Flow
"I like the program because it gives us a `Real World` explanation of problems, solutions, and expectations as well as being taught by someone not reading the lessons out of a book. The interaction in the class keeps our attention and helps us realize we are not the only ones dealing with these issues." - Joe Hackney, Production Supervisor, Cimarron Trailers
“Very good information that can actually be used in situations – not just theory.” - Jerry Elliott,
Grady Memorial Hospital
“Very pleased with the focus on employee buy in to the process, not just talking about it and then charging in with an iron fist, but taking steps to ensure that the employees are on board. Very pleased with the preparedness of the event, hand outs, training presentation, etc. The employee buy in was outstanding this week; everyone did their part, and is motivated to keep going. The team was upbeat and ready to do a trial run by the end of the day on Thursday.” - Craig Mullens, Training Coordinator,
Midwest Trophy Mfg.
“Your help today will be the difference that will allow us to succeed.” - Brent Gibson, Owner,
Desired Designs
“In the past we have not done Value Stream mapping with any members of the team. I saw how this enhanced their learning and understanding of ‘how to see and think in a new way’.” - Shane Smith, Training Director,
Midwest Trophy Mfg.
"I have enjoyed each session we have had. I feel like every session has been a great learning tool for me. The discussions that we have and listening to Jack really makes me think and see other people’s point of view. I can see a greatly improved relationship with the employees I am responsible for. Also I have had more self-confidence in my job and myself through the training." - Janet Cantrell,
Aearo Technologies
