SPL Consulting along with our network of additional Lean Experts can service multiple corporate locations as a whole or with an individual facility that need focus. Our services include a comprehensive and practical approach to implementing a Lean Culture. We link this initiative to Strategic Planning, creating a visual Daily Management Process, and introducing a unique approach to sustaining results achieved through kaizens. We conduct customized training on Lean Tools and lead focused, results oriented kaizens in the following areas:

5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize and Sustain). A well maintained and organized work place is the backbone of establishing sound Lean processes.

SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die). SMED is the most common Lean Tool used to reduce changeover or set up time.

VRK ( Variation Reduction Kaizen). VRK is most commonly used to focus on waste reduction. This tool focuses on identifying “noises” in the process and developing solutions to reduce or eliminate it, thus reducing waste.

TPI (Transactional Process Improvement). TPI focuses on the transactional side of the business. Functions such as Customer Service, Accounting and Quality systems are common applications for this tool.

SW (Standard Work). It is a natural result of a kaizen and creates a repeatable series of tasks.

Kanban. Inventory management process using customer demand to trigger production orders and reduce inventory levels.

LSW (Leader Standard Work). LSW is the glue critical to making all other initiatives sustainable. Without changing the daily habits of those responsible for implementing the change, processes will likely drift back to the "way it was always done."

DM (Daily Management). This tool provides daily visibility of performance and can establish accountability from entry level through senior management.