Lean Transformation

At RWD, we believe there are certain fundamental success factors for a lean transformation to succeed at your company:

• Lean is not just about tools and techniques; it is a different way of thinking and behaving that involves everyone—and not just the lean experts.
• Lean systems principles have to be viewed as a transformational journey. When the first quick ‘wins’ provide results, this is not journey’s end but just the beginning.
• Sustainability and continuous improvement are critical elements are required to sustain a lean system
• Organizations think they are lean because they use the word and have completed a few ‘events.’ All they have done really is start to remove the abundant, easy, low-hanging fruit. 5S and Visual Management are not about housekeeping.
• A clear business vision and alignment of senior leaders and functions under one umbrella and direction is a critical first step.
• Lean can’t be learned from a book. The best practitioners are those with first-hand experience working in a world-class lean environment
• Lean has to be viewed as a ‘system’.

Taking lean to the next level

RWD’s broad practical experience ensures that we can adapt and apply our expertise into any environment. As a recognized leader in the implementation of Lean principles for clients around the world, RWD understands the challenges of implementing and sustaining continuous improvement programs.

The application of Lean principles coupled with Six Sigma problem-solving techniques provides the quickest and most lasting way to cut costs. RWD's programs and services provide additional value by accelerating your idea-to-cash cycle and getting your products to market before your competition can react.

The power of a successful lean transformation is that it will:

• Reduce inventory levels, operating costs and defects/errors
• Shorten production cycle times and total lead times
• Improve capacity, quality, and on-time delivery

RWD takes a holistic view of your organization, improving and coaching the entire "value stream". Three-fourths of RWD consultants have first-hand experience of the Toyota Production System. We take pride in transferring both knowledge and capability to our clients throughout all levels of the organization to embed a sustainable improvement culture.