Forecasting and Planning Software for Lean Manufacturing
Though competing definitions and philosophies abound, the concept of “Lean” typically involves a relentless, systemic elimination of waste from all activities and operations.
Improved forecast accuracy can effectively eliminate the reactive dynamics that cause waste, excess risk and rework. This allows companies to focus more time and resources on value added activities – increasing the overall benefit of Lean Initiatives by 30 to 50%.
Our forecasting and planning software enables companies to produce/distribute products:
- On-Time
- With less waste
- Using fewer resources
- At a lower price than competitors
- With the least possible amount of Risk
Some specific Manufacturing Initiatives/tools we support:
- Inventory Reduction
- Continuous Improvement (and “Lean Culture Change”)
- Total Productive Maintenance
- 5S: Visual Workplace or Visual Factory
- KanBan: Work Signaling System
- Error & Mistake-Proofing
- Kaizen Events (a.k.a. Kaizen Blitzes or Improvement Events)