Eliminating waste and adding customer value are the goals of Integra’s Lean Initiative. Integra has a dedicated team focused on leveraging best practices for our facilities. Standardized processes include developing a model line, deploying the lean culture within our teams, and focusing on high impact projects.

Our Lean Initiative Includes:

• Lean maturity tracker to drive lean method deployment and link improvement actions to quality and cost goals
• Zero Defect Line Quality Initiative and local “5S” efforts
• Monthly improvement project reviews with top management
• Internal Kaizen workshops for all lines (continuous improvement)

Some of the Six Sigma tools used to improve processes and implement the improvements include Process Mapping, Gage R&R, Multi-vary, Capability Analysis, FMEA, Regression, DOE, Control Charts and select other tools (Shainin, TQM tools).  Lean tools include Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Factory, TAKT Time Analysis, Line Balancing/Standard Work, material replenishment systems (Kanban, Pull), Quality Integration (Poke-Yoke), Setup Reduction, Total Predictive Maintenance and Human Systems.