End Inefficiencies
One of TPT's core strengths is the depth, knowledge, and experience of our Industrial Engineering staff. Efficiencies in manufacturing processes can be summarized into four buckets (4M's) manpower, methods, machine, materials. Within these four areas is where TPT Industrial Engineers excel in identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities.
Planning
Production capacity and labor requirements change based on several factors. Some may be linked to bringing on a new product or possibly a production rate change either up or down to support your current book of business.
TPT manufacturing and industrial engineers have extensive knowledge and a robust tool kit to support your production changes.
Current and future state value stream development
Manufacturing strategies defined
Gap analysis of management and operator skill sets
Benchmarking studies
Materials and logistics planning
Design
We work with you to plan, design, and implement a lean and efficient manufacturing operation supported by the appropriate direct and indirect labor to meet your clients demands.
Manpower
Use predetermined time studies (MOST, MTM, and MODAPTS). Get professional line balancing indirect and direct labor right-sizing. These measures along with ergonomic assessments will streamline your workforce.
Predetermined time studies (MOST, MTM, MODAPTS)
Line balancing
Indirect and direct labor right-sizing
Ergonomic assessments
Facilities
Discover the benefits of lean management tools. We use standardized work development and Just In Time (JIT)/single piece flow, as well as level scheduling and front-end loading methods.
Lean management/tools
Standardized work development
Just in time (JIT)/Single piece flow
Level scheduling
Front end loading
Materials
We design your plan for every part (PFEP). We draw up kanban/material pull system design, kitting, and sequencing area design, in addition to WIP reduction analysis and lineside material display.
Plan for every part (PFEP)
Kanban/material pull system design
Kitting and sequencing area design
WIP reduction analysis
Lineside material display
Implementation
TPT not only plans and designs efficient facilities, we also get heavily involved in the implementation phase. We aren't afraid to get our hands dirty. We work side by side with our clients stakeholders to insure the process changes are implemented, as designed. We revise or develop the required process documentation, standardized work, and training materials to ensure the process improvements are sustainable.
Productivity improvement initiative management
On-site hands-on support
Key performance indicators development
Productivity improvement initiative management
On-site hands-on support
Key performance indicators development
Operator and management training in lean tools and time standards
Process validation
Continuous improvement tools
Operator and management training in lean tools and time standards
Process validation
Continuous improvement tools
Implementation
Trust in TPT
We are one of the leading manufacturing engineering firms globally. You can trust our extensive expertise in manufacturing engineering consulting.
Improve Your Productivity
Discover how our industrial engineering services can help you improve your productivity. Contact the team at TPT for a consultation today.