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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
4 February 2009Lean Approaches in SMEs
David Coombes - A575990
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
4 February 2009Lean Approaches in SMEs
David Coombes - A575990
“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.”
4 February 2009
Lean Approaches in SMEs
David Coombes - A575990
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
4 February 2009
Lean Approaches in SMEs
David Coombes - A575990
Two Visits◦ GKN Driveline, Walsall
◦ Extec Screens and Crushers, Swadlincote.
4 February 2009
Lean Approaches in SMEs
David Coombes - A575990
4 February 2009Lean Approaches in SMEs
David Coombes - A575990
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
4 February 2009
Lean Approaches in SMEs
David Coombes - A575990
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
4 February 2009
Lean Approaches in SMEs
David Coombes - A575990
Organisation◦ Size
◦ Profit
Implementation◦ Courses
◦ Consultant / No production
Tools◦ GKN – Variety
◦ Extec – Small number, initial stages
◦ Starting with the same tools. 5S
4 February 2009
Lean Approaches in SMEs
David Coombes - A575990
Detailed comparison between two visits
Develop an aid for SMEs when it comes to
implementing lean
Recommendations for Extec
4 February 2009
Lean Approaches in SMEs
David Coombes - A575990
4 February 2009
Lean Approaches in SMEs
David Coombes - A575990
Any Questions?
4 February 2009
Lean Approaches in SMEs
David Coombes - A575990