Methods and Tools

by volker — last modified 2008-12-08 17:39

Our toolset naturally incorporates all of the conventional methods and tools one would expect in connection with lean manufacturing. These represent the foundation on which our work is built. We have also developed our own methods in the course of our consulting practice: these blend traditional methods and our many years of hands-on experience with what we see and experience at the scene of the action – mostly in our clients' production operations.

This enables you to benefit from tried-and-tested methods that are specially tailored to your requirements. We give you the tools you need to optimise your production continually and sustainably.

Some of our methods and tools are listed below:


  • One-piece flow
  • Demand-driven flow
  • Kanban & Pull
  • Reducing setup times
  • Waste Analysis
  • PDCA
  • Low-cost automation
  • Poka Yoke
  • TPM (total productive maintenance)
  • Kaizen and CIP (continuous improvement process)

  • 5S – Set in order and shine
  • Production levelling (Heijunka)
  • Line & cell Design
  • Visual management
  • Standardization & standardized work
  • Milk run
  • Autonomation (Jidoka)
  • DFM/DFA (design for manufacturing/assembly)
  • Value stream mapping
  • OEE – Overall Equipment Effectiveness