A Process Improvement for Printers (PIP) Lean Make-Ready program gives your company a competitive advantage by streamlining workplace practices for the most efficient use of time, equipment and materials.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM PIP LEAN MAKE-READY?• Facilitation of a multi-day workshop on lean manufacturing that includes all training

materials, video equipment, a facilitation guide and process notes• In-depth analysis of a specific process/press using a custom videotape and process

mapping techniques• Measurement system and action plan development and implementation• Process facilitation and program support through Appvion• Results through reduced waste, increased efficiency and profitability

HOW DOES PIP LEAN MAKE-READY WORK?The PIP Lean Make-Ready program maximizes overall efficiencies by eliminating anything that costs money but does not add value. An Appvion team of your technical representative and process support manager will videotape and process map a typical make-ready on the target press. A 2-day workshop follows, training your employee team on quick changeover waste reduction (SMED) and 5S workplace organization methods. During the workshop, the employee team will analyze the videotape and develop an action plan that will change the current changeover process, resulting in significantly reduced time and waste. Continued facilitation and follow-up will be company-managed by your Process Champion, supported by Appvion.

WHAT IS LEAN MAKE-READY?Lean make-ready, also known as Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), is a process using techniques that facilitate radical reduction in equipment changeover time and costs. Aimed at decreasing non-value added time in the changeover process, the PIP Lean Make-Ready program measurably reduces waste and downtime while improving product consistency and quality.

IS PIP LEAN MAKE-READY SUCCESSFUL?The results speak for themselves:• Average number of action items generated by team: 32• Average make-ready time reduction: 30%• Average number of minutes saved per make-ready: 19

ALL REWARD, NO RISKIf you have implemented the PIP Lean Make-Ready program and it has not returned value, we will refund the cost of the program. Guaranteed. Contact your Appvion representative today to start working smart to add value, combat waste and reduce costs.

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Three Keys to PIP Program Success

COMMITMENT

Your company must be willing to commit the time, employees and resources to foster change throughout the entire organization. Regular data collection and sharing, continual goal assessment and communication are essential in the short- and long-term.

PROCESS CHAMPION

Your Process Champion is an individual who takes overall ownership of the PIP program on a daily and ongoing basis, with process facilitation and program support provided through Appvion representatives specifically assigned to your company. As the “face” of the program, your Process Champion should:

• Understand current processes, operations, and process implementation

• Be an organized, focused project manager who is a good communicator

• Work well with peers, management and within teams

IMPLEMENTATION

Your Process Champion, your employees and management participation will drive success, along with Appvion’s continuous support through:

• Tools to measure improvements and cost savings

• A project tracking system to document process improvement and sustainment

• Training materials and processes for future expansion

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PIP LEAN MAKE-READYWork smart to add value, combat waste and reduce costs

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