interim presentation

Lean Approaches in SMEs

David Coombes

Aims and Objectives

Introduction into Lean

Interim report

Interim findings

Visits – GKN and Extec

Findings from visits

Comparison

Future developments

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Research lean tools available

Research into problems faced by SMEs

Investigate how tools work in relation to

SMEs

Provide a practically-based lean

implementation approach for SMEs

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“An overall methodology that seeks to

minimize the resources required for production

by eliminating waste (non-value added

activities) that inflate costs, lead times and

inventory requirements, and emphasizing the

use of preventive maintenance , quality

improvement programs, pull systems and

flexible work forces and production facilities.”

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https://www.sgppartnership.org/index.php?PageID=38

Lean tools available◦ 5S, Value Stream Mapping, KanBan, One Piece Flow,

Poka-yoke, Visual Management, SMED, Standardized work

SMEs definition◦ <250 employees and…

◦ Annual turnover <€50m and/or Annual balance sheet <€43m

Problems faced by SMEs◦ Financial, Workforce and Change

SMEs with lean

Conclusion

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Lean Approaches in SMEs

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Two Visits◦ GKN Driveline, Walsall

◦ Extec Screens and Crushers, Swadlincote.

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Value Stream Mapping

Company information◦ Organisational Structure

◦ Size

Initial implementation◦ 48-week Training Course

Lean tools utilized◦ 5S, KanBan, Visual Management, VSM,

Autonomous Maintenance, Lost Time Analysis.

Continuous improvement◦ 1/3-day Events

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Lean Approaches in SMEs

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4 February 2009

Lean Approaches in SMEs

David Coombes - A575990

Company information◦ Organisational Structure

◦ Size

Initial implementation◦ Consultant

◦ Economic Downturn

Lean tools utilized◦ 3/5S, KanBan, Visual Management

Next stages of lean

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Organisation◦ Size

◦ Profit

Implementation◦ Courses

◦ Consultant / No production

Tools◦ GKN – Variety

◦ Extec – Small number, initial stages

◦ Starting with the same tools. 5S

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Detailed comparison between two visits

Develop an aid for SMEs when it comes to

implementing lean

Recommendations for Extec

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Lean Approaches in SMEs

David Coombes - A575990

4 February 2009

Lean Approaches in SMEs

David Coombes - A575990

Any Questions?

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Lean Approaches in SMEs

David Coombes - A575990