
The Kaizen Multiplier Effect
Team-Led Improvement Ideas Boost Safety, Efficiency, and Uptime for Precision Molding Operation CompanyA global precision manufacturer of specialty pumps for personal care products. ObjectiveConduct a process mapping to find ways to improve
Value Stream Mapping Helps Cable Manufacturer Meet Customer Requirements
Daniel Penn leads value stream mapping (VSM) and lean continuous improvement Kaizen event to increase efficiency and lead times.
A Manufacturer of Commercial Explosives Dramatically Reduces Die Changeover, Startup and Shutdown Times
A leading manufacturer of commercial explosives worked with the DPA team to reduce die changeover time for production of the company’s shock tube lines.
How One Pharma Facility’s FDA Compliance Efforts Succeeded in Maintenance Reliability
We recently worked with a pharma client using DPA’s six-factor assessment tool. The client had received an FDA 483 Inspectional Observations report, detailing several conditions and findings that put the
Slashing Set-up Time
A global manufacturer of aircraft and gas turbine components retained DPA to conduct a Kaizen event that would reduce the 18 hours required for the set-up of a key machine.
DPA Helps Sealing Products Producer Reduce Lead Manufacturing Lead Time By 64.8%
DPA helps sealing products producer reduce lead manufacturing lead time by 64.8% applying sound Value Stream Map (VSM) and other lean principles.
Reducing setup times, increasing safety and multiplying output
A manufacturer of components for medical device, commercial and bearing needs to reduce work-in-process bottlenecks and increase production.
A New Look at In-sourcing and Cell Layout Boosts this Manufacturer’s Capacity by 107%
Identifying risks to product quality and other supply chain issues of logistics and costs reduces lead times by 60%, cell layout boosts capacity by 107%.
Facilities Maintenance Re-engineering for a Multi-campus Hospital System
Daniel Penn Associates analyzes and helped evolve its work processes, management tools, staff responsibilities and metrics for a multi-campus hospital system.