Using Lean Manufacturing implementation methods, Integra creates value for our clients by improving their operations to a more profitable and competitive level.
 

With a Lean Manufacturing or Lean Enterprise focus, Integra's projects with clients are directed at eliminating non-value-added activity throughout the company resulting in double-digit improvement in lead-time, cost and quality. The objectives provide the financial value of the projects, which enable better and faster customer service while decreasing finished goods inventory and WIP.

In a typical Consulting lean manufacturing implementation project, the entire existing process from “order to delivery (Supply Chain)” is documented, analyzed and redesigned. Our solutions typically minimize waiting and other waste and increase the velocity of processes. Kanban or Lean Manufacturing supermarkets are used to provide signals for replenishment.
 

Lean manufacturing requires an overall, as well as a minute, step-by-step analysis of how a company produces and delivers its goods or services to customers. This analysis reveals where there is waste. A Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) approach to every step then eliminates that waste. Lean manufacturing employs key techniques such as:
 

• Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)

• Pull system with kanban controls or continuous (cellular) flow

• Value Steam Mapping

• Setup Reduction – SMED/Quick Changeover

• TPM – Total Productive Maintenance

• Visual Controls

• 6s (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain & Safety)

• Teams (cross trained, highly skilled & flexible workforce)

• Standardized Work

• Lot size reduction