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Cascade Designs Value Stream Project
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Team 6Aaron Smith
Casey HansenGrace Huang
Jake CristLourna Olson
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Company Overview & History
Company founded in 1972 by Jim Lea, John Burroughs and Neil Anderson Located in Seattle, Washington Mission Statement:
“Creating quality, innovative products that strive to exceed customers’ expectations”
Produces hiking/backpacking equipment
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Product Family: Self-Inflating Mattress
ThermarestMattress is lightweight, yet provides excellent support and also retains heat Polyurethane foam and coated air tight fabric (nylon)
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24-48 hours
Current Facility Layout
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Current Lean Principles
Cross-train employees water-spiders 5S poster
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Recommendations
Create Value Stream Map Implement 5S Consistent material handler Standardization of inventory
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Recommendations Conti
Implementing pull system Creating cell formation Re-designing plant layout Take OPS 460!!!
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Conclusion
Although Cascade Designs is a profitable company, they can significantly increase their profitability and efficiency by implementing basic lean principles
Questions?