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SPEX CertiPrep LLC- DOL Lean Manufacturing Training Supports Growth
With the help of: New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP)
About
The Challenge
SPEX CertiPrep wanted to reduce lead times, minimize work in progress, optimize floor space usage and improve productivity. They wanted to provide their their employees at all levels with a solid skill base of Lean Manufacturing concepts and Value Stream Mapping techniques.
We are very satisfied with the NJMEP and plan to continue to use their services as we continue to provide our employees with opportunities to enhance their skills. They have a strong service ethic and high productivity. We frequently recommend other New Jersey Manufacturers to tap into NJMEP’s programs and services.
MEP's Role
After reaching out to NJMEP, part of the MEP National Network, SPEX CertiPrep officially embarked on its Lean journey by participating in Lean Workshops. Value Stream Mapping techniques worked to help SPEX identify areas for improvement and waste in their process. By assessing their current process, they were then able to define and improve future processes. Using Lean process improvement principles, SPEX’s team was able to pinpoint what these opportunities are and what they need to do to get there. Employees were guided and trained in the techniques that were necessary for them to achieve their future state process.
NJMEP provided 3 Lean Manufacturing Workshops: Lean Manufacturing- Value Stream Mapping with Implementation; Lean Manufacturing- Pull/Kanban Systems with Implementation; and Lean Manufacturing- Administrative Lean with Implementation. Each class was a total of 24 hours with a total of 72 hours of class time in training. The training has allowed SPEX CertiPrep to hire more people, touch more markets, and improve their facilities all with the end-goal of making this growth sustainable in the long term.