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Lean Manufacturing
News Release from: Huco Dynatork
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 November 2006
Development strategy pays dividends
One of many benefits of Huco Dynatork becoming an Altra company is its adoption of the Group's platform of proven business tools and techniques for lean manufacturing.
One of many benefits of Huco Dynatork becoming an Altra company is its adoption of the Group's platform of proven business tools and techniques for lean manufacturing Starting with a 5S programme to bring sustained order and efficiency to the workplace the initiative includes process improvement through kaizen, value-stream mapping, set-up reduction and Six Sigma quality controls
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Within a couple of months the results can already be measured in a reduction in lead times, improved quality, generation of less waste material and greater operational efficiency.
The 5Ss are strategies to Simplify, Straighten, Scrub the workplace and then, stabilise and Sustain the maximum level of cleanliness and organisation.
This programme is being systematically applied to all areas of the Huco Dynatork business with progress being audited weekly.
"Everyone is involved and it is certainly contributing to greater job satisfaction for our employees," explained Joint Managing Director, David Lockett.
"It encourages ideas and feedback and we are already acting on a call from the shopfloor for greater commitment to recycling".
Huco Dynatork has also found that the 5S strategy is feeding directly into its ISO 9001 framework.
"In truth we were struggling to provide measurable improvements for our annual ISO audit but 5S has rectified that," explained Director of Manufacturing Julian Green.
"This also provides an excellent foundation for us to enhance the business with other operational strategies to improve product development, production planning and work flow".
David Lockett concluded, "In addition to improving the manufacturing efficiency of our own motion control products we have also secured new business opportunities".
"Our skills in making small components have been recognised by other Group companies and we are now making components for other Altra companies". Request free introductory details about products from Huco Dynatork ...
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