Cycle Time Reduction
Ready to make and deliver with speed by unlocking the potential of your people and reimagining your processes?
The Challenge Unraveled
We understand the complexities our clients face in today’s fast-paced market. We’re not interested in small incremental improvements. Our cycle time reduction solution is designed to get you working differently to achieve dramatic results!
Operational and Market Challenges
Transforming raw materials into finished products swiftly is critical. Here’s what you’re up against:
Market Pressures and Scheduling
Consumer trends shift rapidly, demanding faster delivery. Traditional scheduling focused on operational efficiency often results in customer delays.
Financial Risks of Delays
Operational Challenges
Reducing manufacturing cycle times involves overcoming internal resistance, maintaining quality amid faster outputs, and requires unwavering support from senior management.
At Zinata, we don’t just recognize these challenges—we deliver value from them.
Optimizing Production
Zinata’s Four-Pillar Approach
Our approach is designed to foster enduring, transformative change.
Pillar #1 - The Operating Principle
Create Corridors of Supply
Streamline production by grouping products with similar frequencies to enhance flow, minimize downtime, and maximize asset use.
Pillar #2 - The Operating Model
Engaged Employees, Solve Problems, Serve Customers
Transform leaders into coaches, foster collaborative problem-solving, and prioritize timely deliveries to boost customer-centric performance.
Pillar #3 - The Change Management Principle
Recognize and Reward
Cement change with recognition and rewards, driving interdepartmental cooperation and aligning efforts with customer deadlines.
Pillar #4 - The Implementation Methodology
Active Participation and Ownership
Engage in a hands-on approach with workshops and coaching, involving active participation and ownership for lasting success.
MANUFACTURING CYCLE TIME REDUCTION
Corridors of Supply
Products and Equipment
People
Transformation Change Management
Leaders Become Coaches
Employees are engaged and motivated by autonomous responsibility
Engaged Employees
Process
Scheduling in Continuous Flow
Collaborative Teams
Squads are created around product corridors with clear responsibilities and direction to deliver
People
Transformation Change Management
Accepting Disruption
Solve Problems
Process
Scheduling in Continuous Flow
Problem Solving Method
Selecting the right tool for the right problem. Evaluation of countermeasures to achieve due dates.
People
Transformation Change Management
Meet The Date Mentality
Prioritizing due date over asset run hours. True end to end customer focused teams
Serve Customers
Process
Scheduling in Continuous Flow
Meet The Date Management
WHITE PAPER
Long Manufacturing Cycle Times are Killing Your Business!
Production cycle time reduction may not be a key performance indicator of your business today, but it should be. This single measure will transform your supply organization into a customer-centric ecosystem, allowing each function to collaborate to serve your customers.
