Lean Manufacturing

Lean concepts are most commonly applied throughout the manufacturing process and is now expanding into distribution centers.

By focusing on solving the eight principles (listed above) it is becomes clear that KardexRemstar’s automated solutions can make huge strides in achieving new heights and levels in your lean initiatives. How does KardexRemstar’s automated solutions apply to these principles?

1. Overproduction – The use of KardexRemstar’s systems provide increased value to a facility’s processes and are incredibly flexible allowing for changes for physical changes of the equipment and stored goods quickly and cost effectively.
2. Waiting – The nature of automated systems is to have the product waiting for the operator, not the operator waiting for the product. Batch picking, pick-to-light and inventory management software are just a few keys to eliminating any waiting time.
3. Unnecessary/excess motion – Items are brought to the operator at an ergonomic work height eliminating wasted walking, searching, reaching and bending time.
4. Defects – KardexRemstar’s solutions are designed for having the right product at the right time at the right place eliminating a major reason for defects. Likewise, the secure nature of the systems helps keep items free of damage, dust, dirt and loss.
5. Underutilization of employees – can be totally eliminated because orders are batch picked, equipment moves and q – can be totally eliminated because orders are batch picked, equipment moves and queues and pre-positions for picking while the operator is making his previous pick…staying one step ahead. Integrated software and hardware with pick-to-light technology keeps operators moving at maximum speeds throughout their shift.

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