TPS - ThroughPut Solutions

Are You on the “Slow Boat” to Having a Lean Enterprise?
2012 CAN BE DIFFERENT! Call me (Bill) and let’s talk (435) 792-4380

(Funding For Your Lean Transformation IS Abundantly Available!)

Here’s The “Lean Version” of what’s on this website:

Here’s What We’ve Got… Lots of free articles, videos, and tips & tricks to help you implement Lean Manufacturing on a budget of time and resources. We’re even available for a free and private telephone consultation if you want to give us a ring.

Here’s What it Will Do For You… This website has enough information on Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvements to choke a horse. You can learn many of the basics of Lean Manufacturing just by looking around, signing up for more videos, and implementing some of the practical tips you’ll see throughout the site. Implement Lean Manufacturing and your company will waste less, earn more, and be a better place to work.

Here’s What’s Next… After you have looked around and checked us out, feel free to give us a call. We’re all pretty nice guys, and you’ll be surprised how much we’ll go out of our way to help you, even if you never become a client…we’re kinda funny that way ; – ) If we can’t help you we’ll point you to someone or something that can. Give us a call and let’s see what happens. (435) 792-4380

Quick Lean Quote:“Having worked with more than 100 companies in dozens of industries and multiple countries, we’ve learned that the principles of Lean don’t change, but how you apply them for the greatest impact certainly does. This expertise has been earned in the trenches and we have never understood more, or been of greater value to our clients than we are right now.” Bill Hanover

So what do we mean by “Getting Lean Should Be A Lean Process?”

TPS Pres., Bill Hanover

Well, this is a subject we could go on and on about, but that wouldn’t be very “Lean” of us now would it! Here are a few bullet points that should give you a good sense of it:

You can also read about our Lean Manufacturing Implementation Process by clicking here: Lean Manufacturing Training & Implementation.

Get Educated – Before deciding if Lean is right for your company we recommend you read “The Goal” by Eli Goldratt (not actually a book on Lean, but will help you understand where to apply it.) You should also check out “Lean Thinking” by James P. Womack. This is a good introductory level read.

We also recommend you call local and industry related companies that are implementing Lean, and find out all you can from them. They will likely be very helpful. Maybe you’ll get to tour a couple of plants and/or participate in an improvement event (Kaizen Event) with them. This is a great way to learn about Lean.

Conduct an Assessment – Ok, this will cost a couple days time and some money, but a true “Lean” assessment is quickly performed and value-adding. Read this article The Lean Manufacturing Assessment if you want to know more about the assessment process. This is a critical step that should not be omitted.

Take Action – Your assessment should result in a plan of action that helps you know where to start your Lean Journey. Start working on your #1 biggest constraint (See “The Goal” if you’re not sure what that is,) using the tools available to you in the Lean Manufacturing Tool kit.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat… – At this point it is a matter of continually assessing where you are, where you are going, and working and adjusting your plan. During this stage you are further developing your team into Lean Champions and creating the internal structure that enables your culture of “Continuous Improvement.”

Sure, there is much more that could be said, but we hope this brief overview gives you a good sense of what to expect going forward. Don’t let anyone sell you a “step by step package” to getting Lean, unless they have conducted a thorough assessment of your company, and can tell you the How, What, Where, When, & Why behind their proposal. Lean is not a one-size fits all program and must be adjusted to your specific and unique needs.
The TPS Team…

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An Open Letter to Senior Managers:

No single seminar, classroom experience, or “colored belt” will provide you bottom-line Lean results.

“Lean happens at the process…with your people, trained and motivated, fully engaged in the hot pursuit of excellence, as they follow your lead and learn to share and support your Lean Vision.”

We promote your vision and goals, and certify your team through the hands-on application of Lean tools for immediate and long-term results.

Getting Lean should itself be “a Lean Process.”

CCO, TPS – ThroughPut Solutions

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