APICS Florida West Coast Chapter Meeting
October 14th 2003
"Lean Manufacturing: A Valid Technique or an Attempt to Get More for Less? "
5:30 Social; 6:30 Dinner; 7:30 Meeting/Presentation
- I. Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
- II. Definition of Lean or Agile Manufacturing Terms
- III. Concepts of Lean Manufacturing
- a. Example: How to Eliminate Non-Value Added Functions
- IV. Application of Lean Manufacturing
- a. Example: Construction of Value Stream Paths
- V. Misconceptions Encountered
- a. How Misconceptions Can Lead to Disaster
- VI. Lean Manufacturing is not Cure-All or Magic Bullet
- VII. Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Program
- VIII. Checklist of Pertinent Elements of a Lean Manufacturing Approach
This presentation is based upon personal observations obtained from working with clients, hearing presentations, and reading articles and books published on this subject. Conceptually, lean and agile manufacturing is valid. The presenters concern is that lean manufacturing is a backlash to what companies have been experiencing over the past few years, which is the high cost of implementing ERP systems. Unfortunately, the tendency is to go from one extreme to the other, high cost, extremely sophisticated systems or a totally manual approach. It is the silver bullet syndrome.
Examples will be given of some issues that must be resolved if lean manufacturing techniques are to be successful.
Following this presentation, participants will be able to:
a. Contrast concepts of lean manufacturing in order to apply them successfully.
b. Describe approaches to lean manufacturing that will support efforts to improve operations.
c. Summarize activities of lean manufacturing and how integrated systems support these concepts.
Gary A. Landis, president of G. A. Landis Associates, has over 30 years experience in various types of management, as a consultant, practitioner, and educator. His company provides both consulting and education in ERP, MRP II, JIT, and a variety of computer systems applications. His ability to help facilitate successful closed-loop systems in manufacturing environments has resulted in Class A systems installations. His company also evaluates software and assists client companies in the selection process.
As a manufacturing consultant at Unisys Corporation, Gary provided education and guidance in the design and implementation of on-line, integrated, manufacturing control systems. Prior to his consulting positions, he served in management positions with Clow Corporation, Allis-Chalmers, Joy Manufacturing, and General Motors. During his career, Gary has been responsible for installing and operating MRP-related systems in single and multi-plant environments. His operating experience includes purchasing, distribution, inventory control, logistics, and both general and production management.
Gary holds both BS and MBA degrees from Kent State University and a doctorate from the University of Alabama. He has taught a variety of courses at five universities in past years. He most recently served on the faculty at Auburn University and was involved in the development of an MS and Ph.D. program in Operations Management.
Gary has served as International President of APICS. He also participated on the APICS Board of Directors, Foundation, Editorial Review Board of the P&IM Journal, and has chaired International Conference Committees. He is a featured speaker at many APICS meetings and seminars. He is currently an APICS certified instructor. Gary is certified at the Fellow level in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM), and in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM).
He and his associates provide education globally and have made presentations on six different continents. He has developed and implemented advanced supply chain programs.
Gary A. Landis, president of G. A. Landis Associates, has over 30 years experience in various types of management, as a consultant, practitioner, and educator. His company provides both consulting and education in ERP, MRP II, JIT, and a variety of computer systems applications. His ability to help facilitate successful closed-loop systems in manufacturing environments has resulted in Class A systems installations. His company also evaluates software and assists client companies in the selection process.
As a manufacturing consultant at Unisys Corporation, Gary provided education and guidance in the design and implementation of on-line, integrated, manufacturing control systems. Prior to his consulting positions, he served in management positions with Clow Corporation, Allis-Chalmers, Joy Manufacturing, and General Motors. During his career, Gary has been responsible for installing and operating MRP-related systems in single and multi-plant environments. His operating experience includes purchasing, distribution, inventory control, logistics, and both general and production management.
Gary holds both BS and MBA degrees from Kent State University and a doctorate from the University of Alabama. He has taught a variety of courses at five universities in past years. He most recently served on the faculty at Auburn University and was involved in the development of an MS and Ph.D. program in Operations Management.
Gary has served as International President of APICS. He also participated on the APICS Board of Directors, Foundation, Editorial Review Board of the P&IM Journal, and has chaired International Conference Committees. He is a featured speaker at many APICS meetings and seminars. He is currently an APICS certified instructor. Gary is certified at the Fellow level in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM), and in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM).
He and his associates provide education globally and have made presentations on six different continents. He has developed and implemented advanced supply chain programs.