Lean Manufacturing - Standard Work

Problem Statements

• Past acquisitions had created an environment with many product variations flowing through the same remanufacturing and maintenance shops
• Shops in various regions had been using different tools and replacement parts for many years that created non-standard product in the field
• Shops had no system in place to identify correct tooling and replacement parts to be used

Solution

• Focused on evaluating 2 maintenance processes that were done at multiple shops
• Facilitated cross-functional meetings at the customer to identify safety and quality issues
• Developed Standard Work Procedures with Visual Aids that could be used in all shops for the same procedures

Results

• All safety and quality concerns were identified and addressed in the new Standard Work Procedures
• Tooling and equipment was standardized and cataloged between facilities
• The client decided to have us move forward with implementing Standard Work Procedures and Visual Aids along with providing training throughout the rest of their facilities which is currently in process