Lead Time Reduction

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Achieve higher output in less time through Lead Time Reduction

Reducing lead time is a critical factor in modern manufacturing, driven by growing demand for faster delivery, mass customization, and leaner operations. Lead time reduction involves streamlining processes to minimize the duration from the initiation of an activity—such as order receipt or production start—to the final delivery of the product

As supply chains become more dynamic, lead time reduction is no longer optional—it’s a strategic advantage. We help you maximize utilization of resources through elimination of waste & losses and reduce business throughput time by leveraging proven strategies of Lean Kaizen. By streamlining workflows, eliminating bottlenecks, and minimizing delays, companies not only improves responsiveness to market changes but also boosts overall efficiency, reduces inventory holding costs, and strengthens profitability.

“Reducing lead time means producing more in less time—unlocking greater output, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.”

Benefits of lead time reduction

Faster time-to market

Lower Inventory holding costs

Higher Productivity & Quality

Improved customer satisfaction

Improved cash flow

Our Approach to Lead time reduction

Current State Value Stream Mapping
  • Map & Visualise the end-to-end process and identify bottlenecks and non-value-added activities.
  • Identification of each step, task duration, and wait time between activities.
  • Highlight areas where time is lost due to delays, inefficiencies, or non-value-adding steps
    Calculation of current lead time, value added time and time spent in non value added activities
  • Identification of major opportunities for Lean Kaizen implementation
Future State Value Stream Mapping
  • Development of Future State Value Stream Map that outlines optimized process flows, minimizes non-value-adding activities, and targets significant lead time reduction.
  • Establish a Comprehensive Roadmap and Action Plan to systematically implement lead time reduction initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
Continuous flow implementation
  • Implementation of continuous flow tools such as time & motion study, line balancing, One piece flow, cellular manufacturing, Kanban to address the NVAs
  • Reduction of bottlenecks and waiting time such as downtimes, changeover times rejections
  • Implementation of standard work to reduce variability and minimise delays
  • Implementation using Cross-functional teams, rapid improvement workshops targeting specific areas of delay and waste
Sustain and Improve
  • Conduct regular Kaizen reviews to address any issues impacting the project performance
  • Track lead time reduction progress with Visual controls and performance dashboards

Our Impact

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Reduction in overall lead time

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Increase in on-time delivery

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Improvement in manpower productivity

0 % -90

Decrease in WIP inventory

Key Tools used for Lead time reduction

Time & Motion Study

One piece flow

Cellular manufacturing

Line balancing

Standard work

Total Productive Maintenance

SMED



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