5. Case study

5.1 Flow organization

An SME that manufactures bulky, made-to-order construction products for craftsmen or large groups is having trouble keeping up with sales growth.

The production areas are old, and have undergone a number of changes that have not always been well managed. Today, they are cramped, and the company is planning to build a new factory.

None of the basic elements of Lean are really developed, despite a few attempts at 5S and standardization.

Our observations in the field confirm the clutter, with a number of blatant mudas as a result. The flow of products is not immediately understandable.

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