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Lean Manufacturing Methods Improve Manufacturer’s Competitiveness

Midwest Precision LLC uses 6S and visual tools to increase efficiency and lower costs

Midwest Precision LLC
Wed, 11/30/2011 - 13:28
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(Midwest Precision LLC: Eastlake, OH) -- Midwest Precision LLC has launched its Lean Manufacturing Methods program to improve the competitiveness of its precision manufacturing and assembly services.

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The first step in the lean process starts with a 6S program that consists of six steps:
• Sort
• Straighten
• Shine
• Standardize
• Sustain
• Safety

“Implementing 6S in the shop and offices has led to increased efficiencies and reduced costs,” says Paul Ruley, Midwest Precision’s vice president of engineering and operations. “For example, our job-setup personnel no longer need to search for tooling and hardware, which improves machine tool uptime. Consumable tooling is now inventoried in our business system and cataloged electronically using bar code technology, saving several hours a day and eliminating excess inventory of expensive tooling.”

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