How Stolbek Has Simplified, Streamlined, & Transformed it's Manufacturing Processes.
LEAN TOOLS
How we use this is to see our performance daily, and provide our team with metrics that help drive decisions in real time.
OVER THE LINE CHART
With optional built-in bonus system
This is our control centre empowering our team with the information they need to make optimal decisions on the factory floor.
Over the line chart
Throughput $/ labour hour
Minutes per piece
Number of pieces
SOP'S
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We use the SOP's for machine maintenance, instructions etc.
Why we use it:
Reduced Errors:
Clear instructions minimize mistakes and ensure smoother workflows.
Operational Consistency:
The SOP ensures that processes are executed uniformly across teams and shifts.
Consistent Product Quality:
Standardized procedures lead to higher-quality products with fewer defects.
Efficient Employee Training:
Onboarding is faster with a simple, easy-to-follow guide for new hires.
KANBAN
IT STREAMLINED OUR INVENTORY MANAGEMENT.
Why we use it:
Optimize Inventory Control
Avoid overproduction and stock shortages by maintaining just the right level of inventory with Kanban’s real-time signals.
Simplify Purchasing
All information to make a purchase is readily available to make it happen.
Forces Organizaion
Prints shelf labels and and crumb trail cards at the same time.
TRAINING MATRIX
Keeps track of "who-knows-what?" factory wide.
Why we use it:
Skill Management
Tracks employees' skills and training needs to identify gaps and boost performance.
Compliance and Safety
Ensures employees meet regulatory and safety training requirements.
Resource Allocation
Helps plan and allocate resources efficiently based on training and skills.
ANDON / CYCLE TIMERS
We can now measure production cycles to predict costs, leadtimes and measure efficiency gaps.
Why we use it:
Enhance Efficiency
Provides real-time alerts and tracks production times, helping to quickly address issues and optimize processes.
Improve Quality Control
Enables prompt intervention for quality issues and highlights deviations in cycle times, ensuring higher product standards.
Increase Worker Engagement
Promotes transparency and sets clear performance goals, encouraging proactive problem-solving and improved worker motivation.