Lean Manufacturing

RCM has a long history of providing products and services that are vital to the manufacturing community. In response to increasing demand for Lean consulting and process implementation, RCM has launched a new Lean Manufacturing Practice to address this need.

What We Offer
We offer a complete and comprehensive set of Lean tools and services with the aim of providing a total solution for our customers. Our lean process offering includes: lean assessments, value stream mapping of your current and future state, Kaizen (continuous improvement) facilitation, Six Sigma Analysis, error-proofing consultation, work balancing of your human resources, and project management of your lean initiatives. In keeping with our reputation as a leading supplier of manufacturing software products, we also offer lean software solutions to improve the implementation and adherence to your lean initiatives. We offer an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) solution which leverages your current ERP system for real-time visibility and execution on the manufacturing floor. It includes solutions that assist and improve lean projects in the areas of: Data Collection, Traceability, Detailed Scheduling, and Quality and Time and attendance. We also offer a Lean software solution that is an essential tool for customers who wish to implement kanban, supermarkets, takt times, leveled scheduling or extend their Lean capabilities to include future state value stream mapping for their manufacturing operations.

Why Work with RCM as a Partner in Your Lean Initiatives?
We understand the many issues you face in your manufacturing environment. We have the industry experience and the passion to help you in all aspects of lean manufacturing implementation. Ultimately, we want to you to succeed so that you can grow your business and increase customer satisfaction.

What are the Business Reasons for Implementing Lean Manufacturing?
The key process indicators for companies are safety, quality, cost, and time to market. With increasing competitive pressures and constant need for cost reductions, it is imperative that a company utilize its resources as efficiently as possible. By implementing lean manufacturing, you will improve your quality metrics, reduce your cost through waste reduction and process improvements, and increase your efficiency in manufacturing execution and delivery. These benefits improve customer satisfaction and provide a competitive advantage for new business generation.