Problem: Leads to errors and waste.

Solution: Flexible manufacturing, cross training, flexible tools, flexible equipment.

Problem: Waste in the process, no standards, requires a lot of set up.

Solution: Becoming more energy efficient by implementing a compressed air audit, using electric tools to save energy, implement a Manufacturing Engineering System (M.E.S) that communicates with the workers on the floor.

Problem: Waiting for parts, things to happen or missing information.

Solution: Manufacturing Engineering Systems (M.E.S) to help rebalance the line.

Problem: Affects your reputation, costs money, causes injury to users.

Solution: Poka Yoke and Error Proofing practices put in place, paperless work instructions, data collection, ergonomic works stations and intelligent tools that do the checking for you.

Problem: Creates delays and excess management.

Solution: Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) or flexible trolley systems.

Problem: Wear and tear on employees, productivity decreases, and added steps.

Solution: Workstation set up, smart tools that eliminate assembly steps such as using a torque tool followed by a click wrench.

Problem: Ties up cash, floor space, obsolescence.

Solution: JIT solutions and plant floor equipment that takes up less space such as Lean Tek.

Problem: Putting your employees at risk, costing the company money, being reactive instead of proactive.

Solution: Initiate The Tool House “Detection, Improvement and Prevention” process to analyze your material handling,assembly, material removal and other work areas.