cost management . manufacturing management

Don’t think of us as consultants

Consultants just think. Sometimes they recommend. But they rarely implement.

At PPM Associates, we do all three.

That’s why our clients see us as change managers – advisors who take a practical, Lean-based approach to manufacturing management.

Our hands-on specialists work with you on the shop floor to drive rapid improvement. Using proven Lean tools, we’ll identify and promote best practice throughout your operations by working through these key stages:

1. Review current performance levels & highlight areas for improvement
2. Agree action points with senior management, leading to a detailed programme of works
3. Launch the remedial project, working to clearly defined objectives
4. Educate management & workforce in the use of Lean tools
5. Introduce new working practices across the business

What is Lean Manufacturing?

In its simplest terms, Lean Manufacturing is a method of doing more with less: the art of operating with maximum efficiency and effectiveness, with the lowest cost and zero waste.

Lean Manufacturing means producing high quality products with:

- Minimal floor space
- A work-in-process (WIP) inventory
- A finished goods inventory
- Material movement
- Non-value-added activities
- Human effort

Lean Manufacturing can have a dramatic impact on your business, with potential client savings in the region of:

Manufacturing Lead Time Reduction: 50 - 90%
Reduced Floor Space Requirements: 20 - 60 %
Work-in-Process Reduction: 60 - 80%
First-Pass Yields Improvement: 50 - 100%
Productivity Improvement: 75 - 125%