The principles of lean manufacturing created by the Japanese have become so widespread chances are you've heard something about them or are involved in some form of it. The idea is that one can divide their workforce into distinct processes or work cells that can be easily monitored. Companies with active Lean Manufacturing programs understand the need to map and measure every stage of their "Value Stream" for each product with the objective of eliminating waste from every process. 
 
ALPHA LED displays can quickly improve the effectiveness of any Lean Program by giving you the ability to post these measurements where they are needed most.

"after a decade downsizing and reengineering most manufacturing companies are still searching for the formula to sustain business growth"

It is unlikely that tomorrow's customer will become less demanding. Therefore, today's business must focus on satisfying the customer in an even more competitive marketplace. Satisfying the customer while making a profit requires extraordinary acts of flexibility, impeccable quality and incredible asset efficiency. Companies committed to becoming lean are finding incredible success in their ability to satisfy the customer and increase market share.

What if your business could achieve:
*  40% - 50% Reduction in cycle time
*  25% - 35% Reduction in set up time
*  35% - 45% Reduction in down time
*  30% - 40% Improvement in productivity
*  35% - 45% Reduction in scrap
*  40% - 80% Reduction in travel distance

"If you can't see your data, does it really exist?"
Think about it, how much have you spent on information systems and equipment that create great reports that are reviewed after the fact? What if key elements of these reports were available to the people that really need them instantly?

In order to support the key principles of Lean Manufacturing programs Adaptive Micro Systems has produced a family of Visual Workplace Solutions designed specifically to deliver key lean performance metrics to the people that need them the most. Adaptive LED message displays are your performance scoreboards to achieve impressive gains in a lean environment.