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You're struggling to streamline plant operations. How can you apply lean principles for efficiency?

To enhance plant productivity, lean principles can be your guide to eliminating waste and streamlining processes. Try these strategies:

- Map out value streams. Identify every step in your process and eliminate anything that doesn't add value.

- Implement 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to organize the workplace and improve workflow.

- Foster continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and regularly reviewing operations for potential enhancements.

How have you applied lean principles in your workplace? Share your strategies.

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You're struggling to streamline plant operations. How can you apply lean principles for efficiency?

To enhance plant productivity, lean principles can be your guide to eliminating waste and streamlining processes. Try these strategies:

- Map out value streams. Identify every step in your process and eliminate anything that doesn't add value.

- Implement 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to organize the workplace and improve workflow.

- Foster continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and regularly reviewing operations for potential enhancements.

How have you applied lean principles in your workplace? Share your strategies.

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    Jani Chetankumar

    Co-Founder at Mechwat l Commalinn I Credynova

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    Restoring water bodies with nature-based solutions has been both rewarding and challenging. Climate unpredictability and water quality issues often threw us off track, but we leaned on adaptability and teamwork to move forward. We focused on mapping out inefficiencies, adopting pull systems to match production with real needs, and using AI and GIS tools for real-time monitoring. Collaborating with ecologists, engineers, and local communities led to innovations like solar-powered aeration. These efforts turned challenges into thriving ecosystems with cleaner water and more biodiversity. It’s been a journey of resilience, collaboration, and staying committed to the bigger picture—and that’s where the real success lies.

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    Akash Deep

    Cluster Head (Multi Plants) - Associate Vice President at Varroc Engineering | Industry 4.0 Advocate | Electronic & Electrical Mfg. Units | EV Operations for 2Wh, 3Wh, PV & CV | EMS | Automotive & Home Appliances.

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    To streamline plant operations using lean principles, focus on eliminating waste and improving process flow. Implement value stream mapping to identify inefficiencies. Standardize work procedures to ensure consistency and reduce variability. Use just-in-time production to minimize inventory and optimize resource utilization. Encourage continuous improvement (Kaizen) through employee feedback and regular assessments. Streamline maintenance with predictive approaches. By minimizing delays, reducing excess production, and maximizing quality, lean principles can significantly improve plant efficiency and overall performance.

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    Dharmendra Kumar

    Transforming Operations through lean methodology & Performance enhancement.

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    We must focus on these key strategies for efficiency enhancement of Operations: *Define Value* Understanding what customers truly value in the product , focusing on specific requirements like timeline, price, and quality. *Map the Value Stream* Analyze each step in production process, eliminating non-value added (Muda). *Create Flow* - Evaluating step-to-step efficiency - Reducing bottlenecks - Implementing level production(Heijunka) - Line balancing ratio *Establish Pull System* Approach- - Matches production directly to customer demand - Prevents overproduction - Reduces excess inventory *Continuous Improvement* - Empower employees to identify and solve problems - Employee engagements through Kaizen workshops.

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    Rogerio Marcelino

    Quality Manager | Project Manager – PMP® I Engineering Manager (Industrial Projects, Process, Continuous Improvement and Maintenance) | Production Manager | MBB - Master Black Belt

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    Simplifying factory operations with Lean is essential to reducing waste, standardizing processes, and optimizing efficiency. -Standardization and 5S: Define clear procedures, checklists, and apply 5S to maintain organization and discipline. -Workflow Review: Map processes (VSM), optimize layouts, and reduce unnecessary movements. -Eliminate Waste: Identify non-value-added activities (TIMWOODS) and automate repetitive tasks. -Indicators and Visual Management: Monitor KPIs (OEE, Lead Time) with dashboards and visual boards for quick decision-making. -Statistical Control: Use SPC and control charts to prevent variations and ensure quality. These actions increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve operational predictability.

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    Ricardo Chang

    Strategic Business Manager│Business Development │Sales & Commercial │ B2B & B2C │ Disruptive Innovator

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    ✅ Eliminación de desperdicios: Identificar y reducir actividades que no agregan valor, como tiempos de espera, sobreproducción y movimientos innecesarios. ✅ Flujo continuo: Optimizar procesos para minimizar interrupciones y garantizar una producción más ágil. ✅ Mejora continua (Kaizen): Implementar ajustes progresivos en cada área de la operación para aumentar la eficiencia. ✅ Enfoque en el cliente: Asegurar que cada proceso esté alineado con la entrega de valor al cliente. ✅ Uso de herramientas Lean: Aplicar metodologías como Kanban, Just-In-Time y Value Stream Mapping para mejorar la gestión de materiales y tiempos de producción.

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    Edwin Prado Rojas

    Ingeniero de Manufactura y Diseño metalmecanico

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    Aprende a escuchar a las personas que cada día, por muchos años han realizado las operaciones, ejemplo en una empresa fabricante de equipos tenia una operación de montaje de sub elementos que eran críticos para su funcionamiento y seguridad la cual se demora entre 12 a 18 horas, con la ayuda de aporte del grupo de trabajo se diseño y fabrico un herramental que dicha operación tomo 3 horas, tengo un vídeo de dicha operación

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    Brunno Santiago

    Administrative | Supply | Engineer | Finance

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    A análise de processo é fundamental para mudança na atual estrutura de produção sobretudo na implementação de novas ferramentas de gestão, no entanto o lean é de sobre maneira um fosso de possibilidades que precisa ser adicionado de forma a garantir sua execução a partir de ações simples como a eliminação de desperdícios até modelos mais completos.

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    Fabiano Costa

    Manutenção Industrial/Engenharia elétrica/Gerenciamento de Manutenção.

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    Identificando os valores agregados para os clientes e focando em atividades que contribuam diretamente para isso, removendo as atividades desnecessárias e organizando os processos para reduzir tempo de ciclos e melhora da produtividade com isso produzindo apenas o que os clientes demandarem melhorando continuamente os processos.

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    Sergio Henrique P.

    Gerente | Planejamento Financeiro | Finanças Corporativas | Economia | Assessoria Financeira | Finanças Comportamentais | Executivo Comercial.

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    Antes de mais nada, "voce só consegue melhorar aquilo que consegue medir", portanto, é indispensável uma unidade de dedida isonômica e uma amostra coerente. A partir dai o estudo e análise dedicados mostrarão as melhores soluções.

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    Roberto Junior Castro Sanchez

    Gerente de Operaciones | Especialista en Cadena de Suministro, Logística, Almacenes y Distribucion | Gestion Estratégica

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    La metodología Lean, originada en la industria automotriz japonesa, se ha convertido en una herramienta fundamental para optimizar procesos y aumentar la eficiencia en diversas áreas. Sus principios se centran en eliminar el desperdicio y maximizar el valor para el cliente. * Identifica el valor * Mapea flujo de valor * Crear el flujo * Establece sistema Pull * Mejora Continua Las herramientas de apoyo que se usan para su Implementacion pueden ser, Mapas de valor, 5S, Kanban o poka-yoke. La metodología Lean ofrece un marco de trabajo poderoso para eliminar el desperdicio y optimizar los procesos. Al aplicar sus principios, las organizaciones pueden lograr una mayor eficiencia, mejorar la calidad y aumentar la satisfacción del cliente.

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