what is lean? what is waste? - abidian business consultants
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What is Lean?
What is Waste?
Copyright 2006-2012, Abidian, Inc. Rights Reserved
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This presentation provides an introduction and
definition for Lean and its goal of eliminating non-
value added waste
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This complimentary presentation is one of
several Abidian offers to help our clients better
grasp the various lean, six sigma, and
maintenance productivity improvement tools
available. It’s our hope the presentations give
you an understanding of how Abidian and the
tools might be used to improve the effectiveness
of your organization. The presentation itself
may be freely distributed and shared with others
as long as no changes are made.
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Dramatic Results
30% Reduction in costs
90% Reduction in lead time
50% Productivity increase
90% Reduction in changeover
With all the excitement
about Lean and stories
of 70% to 90+%
improvements, it’s important we
understand what is “Lean” and how can
we use it. After all, our competitors are
learning! So, what is Lean?
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A Definition of Lean:
A systematic, logical method of
identifying and eliminating
waste (non-value-added activities)
using continuous assessment and
improvement to achieve improved
effectiveness in response to
customer demand
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Lean is all about
eliminating deadly
waste … non-value
added activities our
customer is unwilling
to pay for!
Over Production
Over Processing
Correction/Rework Waiting
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Put simply …
1) The customer care$
2) It physically changes the product
3) It can be done right the first time
We want to do it only if …
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And the scary part …
Most of the typical total
order entry to delivery
time is WASTE!!!
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Examples of Waste
• Excessive paperwork
• Double-handling
• Lost tools
• Long changeovers
• Result-less meetings …
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Lean Results Seen
Lead Time Reduction
Productivity Increase
PM Time Reduction
Uptime Improvement
Space Utilization
Quality Improvement
Cost Reduction
0 25 50 75 100
% Improvement
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Recognized Leadership in Continuous Improvement
Over 6000 individuals from
North America, Europe, and
Asia have attended our
workshops, presentations,
and improvement events.
Abidian has been recognized
by the American Society for
Quality, United States
Congress, and U.S.
Commerce Association.
ABIDIAN: Business-Speak for Excellent Change
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• 97% of the attendees at Abidian's workshops and kaizens have
rated the knowledge of their workshop facilitator as excellent.
• 94% of all workshop and kaizen attendees rated the hands-on
exercises and practicality of the illustrations provided as very
good or better.
• 100% of all attendees have given their kaizen improvement
event or workshop an overall rating of very good or excellent.
• Projected savings identified by our clients from our recent
workshops, kaizens, and onsite efforts are well over $80
million.
The Numbers …
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Questions?
… or looking for help to get started?
Contact Abidian today. You can reach us
at 843-536-0942 or [email protected].
Abidian, a recognized leader in productivity improvement,
provides hands-on training in Lean, Six Sigma, Maintenance
Excellence, Theory of Constraints, and Total Productive
Maintenance/Manufacturing.
Learn more about us at abidian.com.