CASE STUDIES
How Dominion Salt achieved 20% productivity Gains and annual savings of 200k!
Increasing demand and the need to improve delivery In-full to the final customer prompted a focus on production out-put. As part of the Improvement Directs Worxsmart Lean Program, we had been introduced to Process Mapping and Project Excellence training and skills so we initiated a cross-functional group to target improved performance from the Salt Refinery Plant :Through the process mapping we identified 45 significant opportunities for improvement and then used our Project Excellence tools to help us target, and prioritize
Optimising Team Dynamics and Project Flow
Lean Communication, Collaboration and Project Excellence
Meeting structures, Agile Group-work, Visual project tracking for efficiency and continuous improvement.
Value Stream Mapping & Process Mapping
Identifying the Value Stream to reduce waste in process and increase Customer Value.
The 5S principle
Standardising the work environment (physical and virtual) for greater efficiency.
The Nine Forms of Waste Elimination
Training and tools to identify and remove Non- Value work.
Lean Measurement & Visual Management
Setting up Lean performance data structures and visual reporting.
Quick Change Methods
Improving equipment up-time and reducing delays through coordinated team work.
Total Productive Maintenance systems
Improved equipment performance involving front line teams on equipment maintenance and process improvement.
Problem solving
Practical root cause analysis tools and facilitation techniques used by key staff.
Principles of Lean
Understand the purpose and application of Lean principles and tools.
Lean Leaders Standard Work
Principles of Standard Work methods with Goal Setting and Time Management Skills. Applying Action Learning principles.
We also offer training and consulting on:
JiT Methods
Setting up a Staff Improvement System
Data Dashboard and KPI's
Developing Organisational Purpose & Strategy
On Job Training systems and Standard Operating Procedures
Value Analysis and Process Work-flow Study
Cost down/Cost out initiatives
Quality Process Management
Sales and Operations Planning