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Lean Performance Improvement
The Sterling Management Group is one of the leading implementers of Lean
Manufacturing and TOC concepts in small and mid-sized manufacturers. We have
direct experience as plant and general managers of companies with sales ranging
from $3 to $50 million. This experience is invaluable in understanding the
unique needs faced by companies in that size range as the seek to grow.
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"Lean Manufacturing is a systematic approach to
identifying and eliminating waste or non-value-added activities through a
process of continuous improvement."
More simply put, Lean is about learning to do more with less.
More sales and increased profit in less time and with lower cost. Companies that
commit to a Lean Culture typically report these kinds of results:
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Cut Lead-times 50 to
80%
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Reduce WIP and FG inventories
over 50%
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Increase Bottom Line Profits
10-20% |
Evolved from concepts developed by Henry Ford in the early part of the
century, Lean Manufacturing was
revived in the 1970's and 80's as the Toyota Production System. The initial
concepts of Takt time, Value Stream Mapping and
Demand Pull were all designed around stable, predictable products and processes.
With the resounding success of Lean in that environment, it was only a matter of
time until the philosophy and techniques of Lean were refined for use in smaller
plants and the Make-To-Order world. With experience ranging from Big 3 automotive plants to
small family businesses, Sterling covers the complete spectrum of Lean
environments.
Sterling Management-
Leadership, Experience, Results
Experience - In Manufacturing, Training and Consulting
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There is no substitute for
practical shop floor experience when implementing Lean. Each Sterling
consultant is a former
Manufacturing, Quality, Plant or General Manager. Sterling
professionals have the management experience required to develop a Lean
Strategy in your boardroom and the operations experience necessary to quickly
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Sterling trainers have trained
thousands of employees at hundreds of manufacturing facilities. Our open workshops
have been attended by representatives of over 150 companies. We believe that
training is the greatest determining factor in the successful implementation
of Lean Manufacturing. |
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For over a decade, Sterling has
helped factories implement Lean concepts. Sterling consultants have supported
successful Lean implementations in clients from a broad spectrum of
industries. Our clients range from a $2.5 million, 20 employee
company to a 1500 employee division of one of America's largest corporations.
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Results - Sterling delivers SUSTAINED results
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Our consulting clients average results
include: Inventory reductions - 62%, Lead-time reductions - 45%, On-time
delivery performance - 93%, Scrap costs reduced 33% and overtime costs down 40
to 70%. Most importantly, they average an 18% increase in NET PROFIT.
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We are serious about your Continuous Improvement. Our
focus on culture change and training enables our clients
to continue improving many years after our engagement is complete, a record few
consulting firms can match. |
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