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Fresh Vegetables

J & A International Lean TPM Client Dole

PROBLEM

Corporate HQ requested Lean Transformation Training due to increasing Competitive pressures and market share challenges.  Margins were being challenged by leaner competitors and management wanted a company-wide transformation to reduce waste and shore up margins on critical products.

APPROACH

LEAN Leadership: A cross-functional team for every area of the organization was assembled including Plant Managers, Superintendents, Production Managers, Quality, Warehousing and Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain, Admin, Purchasing, and others.

LOGISTICS – Dallas, TX –

Implemented 5S using our 5 step approach for a Model facility

SOLUTION

LEAN Leadership Training:

Over 35 key leaders were trained throughout the organization using a Lean Simulation to create awareness and build a plan for action.

5S of Logistics Center:

Dallas TX – Deployed the 5 Step Method to 5S a one million Square foot Logistics Center in Dallas.

IMPACTS

Leadership Training:

–Successful rollout of Lean Transformation throughout Dole Fresh Vegetables

–Equipped Leaders at all levels to implement and sustain Lean throughout the Division.

5S Logistics Center:

–Efficient use of warehouse resulting in driver overtime reduction of 45%

–Space utilization improved 20%

Total Annual Savings:

$250,000

SUCCESS STORIES

  • A TPM Success Story in The Food & Beverage Industry
  • DAIRY
  • FRESH VEGETABLES
  • JUICE PACKAGING LINE
  • COCA-COLA BOTTLING
  • PASTA
  • MEAT PACKAGING
  • COMMERCIAL FOODS GROUP
  • EDWARDS LIFE SCIENCES
  • PHARMACEUTICAL
  • ENERGY OPTIMIZATION
  • HEALTH
  • AUTOMOTIVE PAINT
  • US AIR FORCE
  • PARKER
  • EMERSON ELECTRIC – HOUSTON
  • EMERSON ELECTRIC – CHINA
  • A & E AUTO ELECTRIC
  • HEXAGON
  • STANADYNE

Published By Our Team:

The Need for Trust in Lean Transformation - by Keith Johnson

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  • A TPM Success Story in The Food & Beverage Industry
  • DAIRY
  • FRESH VEGETABLES
  • JUICE PACKAGING LINE
  • COCA-COLA BOTTLING
  • PASTA
  • MEAT PACKAGING
  • COMMERCIAL FOODS GROUP
  • EDWARDS LIFE SCIENCES
  • PHARMACEUTICAL
  • ENERGY OPTIMIZATION
  • HEALTH
  • AUTOMOTIVE PAINT
  • US AIR FORCE
  • PARKER
  • EMERSON ELECTRIC – HOUSTON
  • EMERSON ELECTRIC – CHINA
  • A & E AUTO ELECTRIC
  • HEXAGON
  • STANADYNE