Re: Lead times

Hi Karl,
The collection of tools and techniques known as Lean are well proven
to reduce leadtime and cost by taking waste out of the system. A number
of companies in this area are pursuing a Lean implementation and have seen
leadtime reductions of 50-80%. If you can produce an order in two days
instead of three weeks, you will gain the flexibility to respond to demand.

I suggest you go looking for a good Lean consultant and, in the meantime,
get a copy of 
Learning to See: Value Stream Mapping to Add Value and Eliminate Muda

You can get it from Productivity Press http://www.productivitypress.com/

Dan


Karl Hemilton ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes:
> I am working for an appeal manufacturing company and the customers are
> pushing us to reduce lead times and increase flexibility. Does any one
> have as idea as to how we can approach this. I can give you specific
> details if need.
> 
> Thanks in advance.