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Case Study: Custom L-Shaped Flow Rack

Case Study: Custom L-Shaped Flow Rack

As part of their continuous improvement program, one of Magna International Inc.'s divisions was looking for an improved lean solution to reduce the steps of the material handlers, and production staff in their current work cell.  They wanted to implement one racking solution that would take the place of three existing structures; a gravity flow rack (GFR), a table, and a display board that they currently have in place.
The Conventional Production System

The Conventional Production System

The main problem with conventional production systems is that they...
Priority on the Line Side

Priority on the Line Side

Why give priority to productivity on the line side? The...
Optimizing the Work Station

Optimizing the Work Station

One of the simplest improvements to Lean Manufacturing at the...
Eliminating Muda with Ecoflex and IPS

Eliminating Muda with Ecoflex and IPS

It is no wonder why companies committed to Lean Manufacturing...
Kaizen

Kaizen

The Kaizen attitude is the Lean Company’s driving force in...

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IPS Material Handling Inc. provides custom material handling solutions for Lean Manufacturing.

Supplier of Ecoflex - a modular pipe and joint system used to create custom flow racks, material handling carts, work stations and more.

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