ANDRITZ Diatec is by your side when it comes to lean manufacturing
The ANDRITZ experts for hygiene converting offers their customers a comprehensive program for lean manufacturing
The path to lean manufacturing essentially consists of 4 basic elements. ANDRITZ Diatec helps to implement these and thus achieve cost effects that increase competitiveness.
4 cornerstones on the way to lean manufacturing
LEADERSHIP: Define and start the journey
- Ensure that the lean program is integrated into all functions
- Invert the pyramid by strengthening service leadership
- Supporting and coaching cultural change
TRAINING: Train every employee as a problem solver
- Improving the skills of employees
- Develop a culture of standards
- Develop appropriate troubleshooting/problem solving methods for all levels of the organization
SYSTEMS: Develop ownership for each individual
- Each area, each piece of equipment, each process has a specific owner
- The owner develops, maintains and reviews the standards
- Creating standards promotes the right level of mastery in the organization
DISCIPLINE: Synchronizing everyone to the same rhythm
- Strictness in terms of performance: everyone is aware of and aligned to actual performance.
- Management for an objective assessment of performance
- Integrated prioritization at every level, from the bottom up
How can you benefit from lean manufacturing?
The ANDRITZ Diatec service team, supported by external lean manufacturing partners, will support you right from the start. In an initial meeting, the situation is evaluated and the customer's goals and wishes are precisely outlined to establish a common starting point. In further meetings, the next steps are outlined before we send our experts to you and begin with an on-site inventory and analysis of the process steps. This service offer applies to all ANDRITZ Diatec machines and lines, but also to configurations in which third-party equipment is included.