Wasted steps equaled wasted dollars for Osgood-based NanCo Uniform Manufacturing. With training provided through TAP’s MEP center, NanCo has been able to implement lean manufacturing techniques, saving time, energy, and money.
“Thanks to TAP, our company was able to utilize the Indiana Workforce Development’s Training Acceleration Grant program to have lean manufacturing training courses for our employees. Had we not received that invaluable training, I believe that our company likely would have fallen victim to the downward-spiraling economy like so many others.
We implemented the Lean processing principles as soon as training began and have already seen the benefits. By completely re-arranging our factory floor layout, we freed up 700 sq. ft. of floor space and eliminated approximately seven minutes of wasted time per batch produced. We have now transitioned to a “one-piece flow” production facility, netting a reduction in per piece production time of 30%.
As a result of our Lean training, we continue to make time- and money-saving changes every week due to employee, vendor, and networking contact suggestions.”
- Stacy Staggs, Owner/President, NanCo Uniform Mfgr.