Re: Lean Manufacturing - Discussion on Concepts
Randy, you just moved up the pecking order a little higher with me with your posts on this thread. You mirrored my Idealistic World and Realistic World concepts.
Too, I am too amazed that the posts had more than two sentences. I had to go back to the picture and make sure the badge is still there.
The OP was from a student learning wishing to advance Lean. Start with maximizing profit as your Boot Camp. Then, you can learn correctly about Lean (and Six Sigma, and Innovation, and....)
I have learned so much from the posters here and on ASQ. One point I picked up from Wes Bucey is related to Lean and Six Sigma. With these initiatives-make sure you don't become leaner at point A to the detriment of point B. This sounds simple, but can become increasingly challenging the larger the organization.
Sure, it always make sense to minimize raw materials. However, making snap decisions to reduce/eliminate raw materials that upset your supplier (a Stakeholder; I had to use a buzzword), and has your purchasing representative jumping around like a fly.
Lean is a superb concept, when viewing the entire process and measuring success at the bottom line.