Lean Manufacturing

As more and more companies are aggressively looking to eliminate all forms of waste from the manufacturing environment, MRI also assists clients as they strive to implement Lean Manufacturing principles.

Drawing from our extensive knowledge and experience, MRI's staff helps our clients understand what is happening throughout the "value stream" for their products. By identifying all types of waste and non-value-added activities in the value stream, MRI develops strategies to assure the uninterrupted flow of products, helping our clients improve operating performance with a focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Steps toward the successful development of a Lean Manufacturing environment include:

  Value-stream mapping
  Identifying the gaps between the "current state" and the desired "future state"
  Establishing an action plan to reach the "future state"
  Successful execution of the action plan
  Training, development and involvement of all employees