Efficiency Improvement
One shall make the things as simple as possible, but not simpler!
(Albert Einstein)
More than just LEAN
In a closer linked global economy with more and more shorter reaction times and scarce resources, the continuous improvement has to exceed the usual aspects of a lean production. ERP applications and the work organisation have to be adapted closely to the operative processes. Moreover, a lasting company structure focuses more and more on the efficient resource use. Work with us on all the success factors of an efficient value added chain.
Green strategies
Lean & green is the talk of the town. The technical business consultancy ifp consulting indicates clear strategies for a successful future – always forcefully considering the ecological, economical and social factors within the company. The complete optimisation approach is based on lean production processes that are combined tactically with an efficiency improvement of the building's infrastructure, the equipment and the machinery and thus allows for enormous, enduring savings.
Operations management
Your employees are the most precious potential of your company. The course and structure organisation of your enterprise has to accommodate that fact. We support you with the design of lean organisational forms and self-organising groups within the production. Furthermore, we explicitly evaluate alternative shift models for you, so that your operations management is adapted to your special challenges and demands.
ERP / production increase
Turbulent markets and a rising variant diversity keep on challenging the production planning and control. By means of special control strategies, we smoothen your production and redesign it considering the lean factors. In collaboration with you, we develop approaches for the direct optimisation of your existing production processes for the production planning and control, and provide custom-made software tools, if required, that directly communicate with your current systems.
Equipment availability/ shop floor management
After a detailed analysis of initial situation and future demands for your machinery, we develop a comprehensive weak point analysis. Using the appropriate key figures (OEE), we arrange for a transparent equipment availability, so that your machine's and equipment's availability can be increased with the adequate methods (e.g. TPM).
Setup time optimisation
We support your employees in the application of the SMED method – separation, optimisation and standardisation of the setups. Therefore, we explicitly analyse the setup times and provide for the necessary process transparency. Step by step, the setups will be optimised subsequently in regular team workshops.
KAIZEN workshops
You need assistance with the first introduction and implementation of the continuous improvement process in your employees' heads? Or are you already beyond that and your employees need new incentives for the next steps? For both cases, we are the right contact and realise successful KAIZEN workshops in your company!
ifp consulting. Enduring efficiency improvement.
Everything lean - five basic principles for successful production systems
Value stream optimisation
Are all processes optimally planned along the value added chain? We find the right answers by applying proven tools such as the value stream design or the client supplier model.
Pull principle
Take advantage of our experience in the continuous design of a production according to the pull principle. Using custom-made JIT/JIS models and the adequate kanban or supermarket solutions, we make your production flexible and sustainable.
Flow
A smooth production allows for minimal assets and reduces the cycle times. Due to the introduction and implementation of established methods like one-piece-flow, process segmentation or the mixed-model approach, we realise a harmonic production flow.
Avoid wasting
Existing processes have to be improved at all times and checked on divergencies to the standard. By implementing the appropriate methods, we enable your employees to identify waste independently and eliminate it.
Standards and perfection
Standardised processes are the foundation for continuous improvement. With the apt methods (e.g. visual management, 6S method, PDCA cycle) and by implementing and visualising measurable process standards, we create the necessary transparency, so that your employees can live a KVP culture actively.