SEM MANUFACTORING: LEAN SIX SIGMA
SEM manufacturing is dedicated to the continuous improvement of its manufacturing facilities. Since the middle of 2008 SEM has begun the training and implementation of Lean Six Sigma. The improvement projects target improved productivity for quicker lead times, cost reduction, and the improved efficiency and effectiveness of quality control procedures.
The various Lean Six Sigma tools are being utilized. They include the organizational concept of 5S, to Circular Manufacturing, Single Piece Flow, TPM (Total production management), SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies), and Value stream mapping.
The Lean Six Sigma events have made a great impact on our efficiency and effectiveness. Some of the improvements include the following.
- Reducing transportation waste by 35% by improving plant layout and applying circular manufacturing. Total reduction of transportation waste is an estimated yearly distance of 900miles.
- Improved production capacity and speed of cutting, punching, and welding departments by about 40%.
- Increased flexibility of product planning and improved production through the implementation of SMED. Exchange of tooling reduced by 25% and even eliminated completely in other areas.
The Lean Six Sigma initiative is ongoing. Employee training continues and new Lean Six Sigma projects are being implemented throughout the plant. SEM manufacturing is proud to distinguish itself from the competition through continuous improvement and the utilization of Lean Six Sigma.
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