AutoLean is introducing a new way to collaborate and problem solve within your team. Help Chain is the best way to stay connected with the ground team, bringing communication and problem solving tools to operators, maintenance, and engineering.  Its a social tool to keep your team connected.  Sign in with your company’s email address and… Read more »

Take Kaizen to the next level…  Identify process deficiencies, productivity and safety opportunities, or just get a snapshot of the team after an awesome TPM event!  Take a picture and get your team members to collaborate.

Continuous improvement starts with understanding your processes and key performance indicators. If your organization can’t measure performance, how do you decide on which problems to solve?

To help identify which problems to work on, you need a metric that considers uptime, productivity, and product quality.

Use OEE Monitor.

If you have identified that housekeeping deficiencies are causing inadequate performance then your organization should implement 5S.

AutoLean’s 5S Audit app is the best way to benchmark your 5S performance. Ideal for manufacturing areas, offices, and work sites.

Don’t have a pulse on your manufacturing process?

Takt is a universal iOS app for iPhone and iPad that will allow you to quickly and effectively calculate takt time.

A kanban calculator used to determine the ideal bin quantity of units within the kanban. Great for any manufacturing process!

Spare Parts Calculator is used to determine whether or not to keep in inventory critical spare parts.

The Coating Weight Calculator is an excellent reference tool for estimating dried coating weights as applied in printing and converting processes. Compatible with direct gravure, transfer, and flexographic technologies.

Calculate economic order quantity to minimize total inventory holding costs and ordering costs.

LCC is often used for option evaluation when procuring new assets and for decision-making to minimize whole-life costs throughout the life of an asset.