This project will explain some o f the tools used to implement Lean
Manufacturing throughout industry. A detailed view o f three varied companies in
sizes and industry is used to show the flexibility o f lean. Nummi, an auto
manufacturer, uses concepts like kanban and point o f use to create a defined flow.
Harris Communications, a computer networking hardware manufacturer, has used an
event called a Kaizen Blitz to apply lean improvements with impressive results. The
Boeing Company, the world’s largest aerospace company, has used Accelerated
Improvement Workshops to educate and implement the Boeing Production System at
sites from commercial airplanes, to military transports, to expendable launch systems.
The proper implementation o f lean techniques can lead to improved quality, resulting
in reduced cycle time and less Work In Process. The results from this project will
demonstrate how the implementation o f lean can reduce costs in any industry.
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