LEAN MANUFACTURING

The term Lean manufacturing refers to the application of Lean practices, principles, and tools to the development and manufacture of physical products. FLOATMODERN utilizes Lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, optimize processes, cut costs, boost innovation, and reduce time to market in a fast-paced, volatile, ever-changing global marketplace.


For many people, the phrase “Lean manufacturing” is synonymous with removing waste – and eliminating waste is certainly a key element of any Lean practice. But the ultimate goal of practicing Lean manufacturing isn’t simply to eliminate waste – it’s to sustainably deliver VALUE to the customer.

LONG TERM PHILOSOPHY

Make management decisions based on long-term philosophy, even at the expense of short-term financial goals.

RIGHT PROCESS = RIGHT RESULTS

A relentless emphasis on process is critical for sustainably delivering value. This means creating a continuous process flow, using a “pull” system instead of a “push” system, balancing capacity and demand, standardizing repeatable tasks and processes, and creating a culture of “stopping the line” when errors occur, so that problems can be fixed as soon as they arise.

DEVELOPING YOUR PEOPLE

People are an organization’s greatest asset. Invest in them, support them, encourage their growth, and treat them with respect by continuously working to improve the environment in which they operate. This includes employees, customers, vendors, and suppliers.