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In an effort to better serve their customers needs and become
more profitable, many companies are turning to "lean"
manufacturing. The ultimate goal of the lean system is to produce
quality products faster at lower cost, increasing employee involvement
through empowerment. This philosophy is not the traditional
manufacturing style of US companies.
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Lean manufacturing
uses concepts pioneered by Toyota Motor Company to instill
discipline, reduce cost, generate capital, bring in more
sales, to remain competitive in a growing global market.
This "new" culture is used in every facet of
the manufacturing process.
For some companies adopting "Lean" concepts
and a system of cost reduction activities have produced
25% or more products and profits per year, every year,
while shortening lead-times to their customers.
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This makes the business more competitive. "Lean"
companies produce high quality products and services while
retaining key employees and fostering a company-wide culture
of continuous improvement and empowerment.
Roberts Tool Company embraces Lean
Manufacturing techniques to successfully accomplish projects
that are impossible for other shops.
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