Definition, explanations and advice of the Lean approach through several methods and tools

Lean is an industrial management method, with the main objective of progress. More precisely, the Lean approach makes it possible to create maximum value while consuming the minimum of resources. The continuous improvement process is the fundamental principle of Lean Enterprise.

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Lean Enterprise application and tools

Le Lean Management repose sur un ensemble d’outils et de méthodes :

Lean Management is a method dedicated to the analysis of an existing system and in particular the chain of value in order to detect potential waste in order to reduce it to a minimum. The success of this system depends on the communication, organization and motivation of employees. Discover the tools of Lean Management :
Lean Manufacturing tools to manage production

Lean Manufacturing, also known as Lean Production, is an approach that can be applied directly in the factory. The aim is to improve production flows to create more value by eliminating waste and optimizing just-in-time production. Discover the tools of Lean Manufacturing:
The improvement of services and offices with the Lean Office principles

The objective of the Lean Office approach is to improve the administrative flows and processes of all the company's offices. The principle is to make information easily accessible and to improve staff performance.
The fourth industrial revolution, aka Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 represents the working methods and tools of tomorrow's factories. This system is based on connected and robotic production workshops. This technique based on artificial intelligence makes it possible to produce more by reducing costs due to losses and waste.
How can I integrate ergonomics into my company?

The well-being of the staff is essential for the proper functioning of the company. It is therefore important not to neglect ergonomics, especially since a happy employee without musculoskeletal disorders is a more efficient and effective employee. Discover the methods for implementing ergonomics in your company:

Lean Enterprise application and tools

LEAN Management

Lean Management is based on a set of tools and methods:

Lean Management is a method dedicated to the analysis of an existing system and in particular the chain of value in order to detect potential waste in order to reduce it to a minimum. The success of this system depends on the communication, organization and motivation of employees. Discover the tools of Lean Management:

LEAN Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing tools to manage production

Lean Manufacturing, also known as Lean Production, is an approach that can be applied directly in the factory. The aim is to improve production flows to create more value by eliminating waste and optimizing just-in-time production. Discover the tools of Lean Manufacturing:

LEAN Office

The improvement of services and offices with the Lean Office principles

The objective of the Lean Office approach is to improve the administrative flows and processes of all the company's offices. The principle is to make information easily accessible and to improve staff performance.

Industry 4.0

The fourth industrial revolution, aka Industry 4.0

L’Industry 4.0 represents the working methods and tools of tomorrow's factories. This system is based on connected and robotic production workshops. This technique based on artificial intelligence makes it possible to produce more by reducing costs due to losses and waste.

Ergonomy

How can I integrate ergonomics into my company?

The well-being of the staff is essential for the proper functioning of the company. It is therefore important not to neglect ergonomics, especially since a happy employee without musculoskeletal disorders is a more efficient and effective employee. Discover the methods for implementing ergonomics in your company:

The principles of the Lean approach

The production management method has spread, for more than 20 years, within industrial companies. Lean is based on the philosophy of Toyota's production system (TPS), originally called "just-in-time production". The Lean approach is a production management method based on the search for performance through continuous improvement and the elimination of waste.

Lean therefore begins with a phase of analysis of the field's reality and of the teams for the approach to work in the best way. But it is not enough to apply simple methods such as Kaizen or change production to just-in-time without improving quality. Lean is first and foremost a state of mind. It is therefore essential that the production teams and management work together to complete this project. The Lean approach sets up a continuous learning dynamic, allowing the development of all employees and thus strengthening the company.

Over time, Lean has been separated into several categories: Lean Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Office, Automation with Industry 4.0 and Employee Well-Being through Ergonomics. Each of these approaches is based on a similar philosophy, a similar state of mind but uses different tools.

Today, it is important for everyone in the company to be familiar with LEAN principles and to pass them on to new employees. To achieve this, training games can be set up. Presented in the form of a fun simulation aimed at management, employees and operators alike, participants are trained in one or more LEAN themes, such as the 5S or Six Sigma methods. This enables the whole team to work together towards the same goal more efficiently.

Do you have a LEAN project?

You want to start a Lean project in your company, but you don't know where to start? SESA SYTEMS has designed product ranges that meet Lean systems. Do not hesitate to contact our sales team to support you throughout your project.

The advantages and disadvantages of continuous improvement

The Lean approach has several methods of application on different domains and services. Applying a Lean method for the sole purpose of increasing your industrial performance and profits is not the objective. Speeding up the pace without worrying about your employees and their well-being is not a principle of Lean Manufacturing or Lean Management. With such conditions, staff will not be motivated and work stoppages will be imposed because of the non-ergonomic work pace. Lean's mindset is the opposite, putting the well-being of employees first and then improving productivity. This means changing their work habits to reduce unnecessary movements, waste of raw materials, space, etc. It is on these points that some factories deviate from continuous improvement.

Would you like to learn and use Lean tools while having fun?

Depending on the methods, some Lean tools can be complicated to understand: finding where to start, knowing how to integrate it into the company is not always easy. That's why, to simplify learning and train your employees quickly and simply, SESA SYSTEMS has developed fun training games on the different Lean themes. In small groups you can learn and have fun with the APPROACH range.

Once you have assimilated the method, you can stop the e-learning training and start setting it up in your company. To help you in your improvement process, we have developed starter kits. It is a case containing various products that allows you to initiate a pilot project in relation to the Lean method previously studied. Don't wait any longer to train your teams while having fun.

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The advice from SESA SYSTEMS

SESA SYSTEMS, as a manufacturer of industrial furniture, Lean Manufacturing equipment and Visual Management tools, has developed its products to meet all these Lean requirements. We try to support you in the integration and application of these methods in order to help you put them into practice in your company. We hope that our expertise in Lean Enterprise can bring you various benefits.

Definition, explanations and advice of the Lean approach through several methods and tools

Lean Enterprise application and tools

Le Lean Management repose sur un ensemble d’outils et de méthodes :

Lean Manufacturing tools to manage production

The improvement of services and offices with the Lean Office principles

The fourth industrial revolution, aka Industry 4.0

How can I integrate ergonomics into my company?

Lean Enterprise application and tools

LEAN Management

Lean Management is based on a set of tools and methods:

LEAN Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing tools to manage production

LEAN Office

The improvement of services and offices with the Lean Office principles

Industry 4.0

The fourth industrial revolution, aka Industry 4.0

Ergonomy

How can I integrate ergonomics into my company?

The principles of the Lean approach

Do you have a LEAN project?

The advantages and disadvantages of continuous improvement

Would you like to learn and use Lean tools while having fun?

The advice from SESA SYSTEMS