A truly "Lean" Value Stream will deliver better customer service than its "mass production" counterpart. Not only that, but it will do so while holding less inventory. This is achieved partly by creating flow to reduce manufacturing leadtime, but also by making the right product in the right quantity at the right time.
BSM helps life science companies to develop planning processes which:
- Address varying levels of demand volatility
- Ensure that a steady volume and mix of product is "launched" every day to optimise the performance of constraint operations
- Minimise output volatility
- Minimise expediting
- Integrate perfectly with Lean techniques for controlling flow.
Lots of consulting organisations talk about Lean techniques, but rarely support the implementation of anything but the tired old MRP based solutions we’re all too familiar with and wouldn’t be touched, unless with a barge pole, by any truly Lean company. BSM are different – why not ask our clients?
Tom Reynolds will respond to your query.