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What is Lean?

What is Waste?

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This presentation provides an introduction and

definition for Lean and its goal of eliminating non-

value added waste

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This complimentary presentation is one of

several Abidian offers to help our clients better

grasp the various lean, six sigma, and

maintenance productivity improvement tools

available. It’s our hope the presentations give

you an understanding of how Abidian and the

tools might be used to improve the effectiveness

of your organization. The presentation itself

may be freely distributed and shared with others

as long as no changes are made.

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Dramatic Results

30% Reduction in costs

90% Reduction in lead time

50% Productivity increase

90% Reduction in changeover

With all the excitement

about Lean and stories

of 70% to 90+%

improvements, it’s important we

understand what is “Lean” and how can

we use it. After all, our competitors are

learning! So, what is Lean?

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A Definition of Lean:

A systematic, logical method of

identifying and eliminating

waste (non-value-added activities)

using continuous assessment and

improvement to achieve improved

effectiveness in response to

customer demand

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Lean is all about

eliminating deadly

waste … non-value

added activities our

customer is unwilling

to pay for!

Over Production

Over Processing

Correction/Rework Waiting

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Put simply …

1) The customer care$

2) It physically changes the product

3) It can be done right the first time

We want to do it only if …

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And the scary part …

Most of the typical total

order entry to delivery

time is WASTE!!!

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Examples of Waste

• Excessive paperwork

• Double-handling

• Lost tools

• Long changeovers

• Result-less meetings …

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Lean Results Seen

Lead Time Reduction

Productivity Increase

PM Time Reduction

Uptime Improvement

Space Utilization

Quality Improvement

Cost Reduction

0 25 50 75 100

% Improvement

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Recognized Leadership in Continuous Improvement

Over 6000 individuals from

North America, Europe, and

Asia have attended our

workshops, presentations,

and improvement events.

Abidian has been recognized

by the American Society for

Quality, United States

Congress, and U.S.

Commerce Association.

ABIDIAN: Business-Speak for Excellent Change

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• 97% of the attendees at Abidian's workshops and kaizens have

rated the knowledge of their workshop facilitator as excellent.

• 94% of all workshop and kaizen attendees rated the hands-on

exercises and practicality of the illustrations provided as very

good or better.

• 100% of all attendees have given their kaizen improvement

event or workshop an overall rating of very good or excellent.

• Projected savings identified by our clients from our recent

workshops, kaizens, and onsite efforts are well over $80

million.

The Numbers …

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Questions?

… or looking for help to get started?

Contact Abidian today. You can reach us

at 843-536-0942 or info@abidian.com.

Abidian, a recognized leader in productivity improvement,

provides hands-on training in Lean, Six Sigma, Maintenance

Excellence, Theory of Constraints, and Total Productive

Maintenance/Manufacturing.

Learn more about us at abidian.com.