From Backlog to Flow: Tackling Setup Waste in a Critical Lathe Operation
A large manufacturer and distributor of water flow products faced growing pressure to improve delivery performance.
Delivering Training, Experiential Learning, and Coaching
We are pleased to have been selected by a New England State’s Department of Administration to support their organizational learning objectives through online, onsite, and experiential learning and coaching programs.
What FIFA World Cup Teams Can Teach Companies About Lean Daily Management
Upcoming FIFA events show how elite teams rely on daily management, visual controls, coaching, and rapid problem-solving. Here’s what companies can learn from soccer.
Manufacturing Facility Expansion Planning: A Practical Guide
Learn the principles and steps that are critical to plan for a facility expansion and process improvements to optimize workflow, efficiency, and scalability.
SMARTSIZE Your Organization for Optimal Performance
In the age of exploding AI, are you right-sizing headcount, or smart-sizing your organization?
Reshoring + AI: Is your Lean ready for what’s next?
Learn how reshoring and AI are accelerating in the U.S. and the implications for productivity and operational excellence in manufacturing.
Providing Facility Expansion Design and Layout Support
DPA is pleased to help support a lighting manufacturer’s facility design and layout to expand its footprint and production capacity.
How Lean Practices Mirror Olympic Training
Your company’s Lean and continuous improvement teams drive organizational growth and excellence. While their critical role may often go unnoticed, these teams share traits with the world’s most elite athletes.
Part II: Set-up Reduction for the Bindery Inserting Machines
Printing operation employees dramatically boost output and reduce scrap with set-up reduction events that improve flow, standardize work, and slash waste.