- Up to 80 % faster product changes
- Avoid production errors
- Flexible filling
- Longer service life
Lean production refers to an organized production system with the goal of maximizing production efficiency and minimizing waste (Muda).
Production companies use lean production in order to be competitive in globalized production competition. In lean production, the methods 5S, Kaizen, Just-in-Time (JIT), Total Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), Value Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) are used.
Whether the implementation of lean production in a company is successful is measured using the seven key figures lead time (delivery time), cycle time, throughput, utilization, error rate, value-added ratio and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Employees are a key success factor in lean production. Their involvement in decisions and improvement processes, training to expand their skills and their ability to make improvements independently are necessary to successfully implement the three principles of the Lean concept – value, value stream and flow.
The Lean Manufacturing System describes the concrete, holistic application of these principles throughout the entire production process and promotes continuous improvement and the active participation of all those involved.
Find out how lean production optimizes your processes and get more information about lean production on the Greif-Velox website.
