Lean Manufacturing

RCM is a company that sells ERP products and services that are vital to the manufacturing community.  As the need has increased for not only software, but consultation for lean process implementation and improvement, RCM has launched a new Lean Manufacturing Practice to address this need.

What We Offer
We offer a complete and comprehensive set of Lean tools and services with the aim of providing a total solution for our customers. Our lean process offering includes: lean assessments, value stream mapping of your current and future state, Kaizen (continuous improvement) facilitation, 6 Sigma Analysis at the Green Belt level, error proofing consultation, work balancing of your human resources, and project management of your lean initiatives. Complete process improvement consultation is our goal for your organization.

We offer lean software solutions to improve the implementation and adherence to your lean initiatives.

We offer an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) solution from which leverages your current ERP system for real-time visibility and execution on the manufacturing floor. It includes solutions that assist and improve lean projects in the areas of: Data Collection, Traceability, Detailed Scheduling, Quality and Time and attendance. We also offer a lean software solution that is  an essential tool for customers who wish to implement kanban, supermarkets, takt times, and leveled scheduling for their manufacturing operations. Realization of the future state value stream map is the major aim of this tool. 

Why Work with RCM as a Partner in Your Lean Initiatives?
We understand the many issues you face in your manufacturing environment. We have the industry experience and the passion to help you in all aspects of lean manufacturing implementation. Ultimately we want to you to succeed so that you can grow your business and increase your customer satisfaction.

What are some examples of lean elements and tools?
• Value Stream Map
• Value-Added vs. Non-Value-Added
• Future State Example
• 4 M Analysis
• 7 Wastes (TWODIMP)
• SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies)
• Theory of Constraints
• Standardized Work
• Jidoka & Poka-Yoke
• Product vs. Process Layouts
• Kaizen Events
• Takt Time
• Heijunka (Mixed Lveled Production)
• Kanban

What are the Business Reasons for Implementing Lean Manufacturing? 
The key process indicators for companies are safety, quality, cost, and time to market. With increasing competitive pressures and constant need for cost reductions, it is imperative that a company utilize its resources as efficiently as possible. By implementing lean manufacturing, you will increase your quality metrics, reduce your cost through waste reduction and process improvements, and increase your efficiency in product execution and delivery. Ultimately, these benefits improve customer satisfaction and provides a competitive advantage for new business generation.

Who Benefits from Lean Manufacturing Solutions?
• Customers
• Manufacturing                                                               
• Engineers 
• Finance         
• Quality Managers
• Suppliers 
• Purchasing 
• Marketing 
• Sales