Benefits of Approach

RESULTS – Clearly the most important part of our intervention would be the results we deliver. For examples of work we have carried out you can view our Case Studies and Testimonials.

METHOD – We believe the formula for success when implementing lean manufacturing and achieving a position of Excellence goes like this:

Business Excellence = Strategic Planning + Engaged People + Optimised Processes

There is a particular route to follow when implementing lean manufacturing and pursuing Excellence and here’s how our methodology works:

1. LEADERSHIP – We provide you and your leadership team with the advice and support to achieve the results and leadership qualities you need for the lean journey.
2. FOUNDATIONS – Building the appropriate foundations prior to lean manufacturing implementations will ensure sustainability and the greatest impact on the bottom line.
3. RELATIONSHIPS – We need to involve everyone in the decision making process for the new design of the business if we are to create a true lean culture.
4. SYSTEMS – Once staff have a sense of purpose and feel valued they will commit to developing World Class systems.
5. BALANCE –A balance between work and life, discipline and rewards, effort and relax time, change and stability. Too much of either is not good for the long term and a good leadership team will strive for the perfect balance.

VALUES – Our Consultants and Trainers share the trusted Futurestate Business Values of Honesty & Integrity, Customer Service, Innovation, Courage, Fun, and Charity & Community.

SIMPLICITY - Our criterion when working with clients is to ‘keep it simple’. Simple!

PERSONALITY – We are people’s people and like to see lots of staff development and personal growth in our presence.

Our Lean Approach

Futurestate Solutions use the principles of lean manufacturing as our approach to the services we deliver. We simply ‘practise what we preach’. Therefore our approach (as would be your approach should you choose to implement lean manufacturing) is as follows:

VALUE – We specify value from the viewpoint of the customer.

VALUE STREAMS – Once value is understood we map our services laterally, from initial contact through to desired end results (for you this may be raw material to final customer or product concept through to launch) and look to deliver in the shortest time with minimal amounts of waste.

FLOW – Our customer’s ideal is for continuous flow. We strive to ensure there are no unexpected interruptions due to delays or works being carried out that have no value to you.

PULL – The pull system we operate probably has the greatest value to you because this means that you only call upon and pay for our services when required.

PERFECTION – We are always striving to provide a better service, which to us means providing exactly what you want, when you need it, without waste and at a fair price.

Our unique approach ensures you get the greatest possible return on investment as you only pay when we add value to your business. This approach also gives us the leverage to provide a special win-win pricing model.

PRICE – When we have agreed the size of the return for your business we work back to agree our fees. Our fees will be a small percentage of your total return so you will be guaranteed a significant return at an affordable price.

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Still unsure if lean manufacturing is for you? Contact our friendly team to discuss our Free Lean Manufacturing Review.

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