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outline a plan for introducing lean at quality parts company
a plan for introducing lean at quality parts company is elaborated as below:-
Properly define the condition of the existing system which is implemented in the organization. The focus should be on to find out the different types of weaknesses in the system.
Explain the concept of lean production to all who are going to be involved in the implementation and execution of lean manufacturing. The focus should be on explaining the features, advantages which can be obtained in production activities , how it will be beneficial in improving the overall layout of the organization, improving inventory management, developing and executing work schedules, controlling different types of wastes in the firm, how to reallocate the different workspace and effective implementation of workflows.
Then, the managers should explain the various benefits which can be obtained by the organization if lean manufacturing is implemented along with the various expected improvements which will be the result of this implementation.
In the end, it is equally important to throw the light on the various limitations and weaknesses of the lean production. This will include the total time requiring to change the entire system which can result in stoppage of production. It should also be explained that despite stoppage of the production, it can be recovered once the system is implemented successfully.