APPROACH

• Definition of a pilot workplace for the implementation of the 5S workplace method:
• Sorting out old and surplus stocks
• Systematization via floor markings, floor signs and work equipment labels.
• Cleaning and organizing the pilot workstation in the basic training.
• Designing standards - color concept, transport carts, floor signs and walkway markings.
• Implementation of a CIP board with weekly consultations on the shop floor to ensure compliance with standards (self-discipline).
• “Train-the-trainer” approach: Basic training from the division management to the LEAN coordinator to the employees on the shop floor.
• Increase in value-adding time by implementing an intralogistics specialist.
• Implementation of the conceptual content with the division managers and employees:
• Consumables in the right quantity and close to the point of consumption.
• Work content recorded - analyzed - rearranged to a levelled customer cycle.
• Bottlenecks analyzed - conceptually optimized - jointly implemented and tested on site.
• Introduction of weekly audits of the LEAN coordinator (duration = 20min) via defined checklists via tablet.

CUSTOMER BENEFITS

• Increased productivity – with the same number of employees – due to quick and easy-to-implement optimization measures. 
• Structured and guided introduction of LEAN principles to the employees for future success. 
• Further long-term objectives, project premises and timeframes for additional implementation are jointly adopted and communicated.
• Implement safeguarding standards via regular processes and communication rounds on the shop floor for maintaining the changes.