Cascade Designs Value Stream Project

Team 6Aaron Smith

Casey HansenGrace Huang

Jake CristLourna Olson

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

Product Family: Self-Inflating Mattress

ThermarestMattress is lightweight, yet provides excellent support and also retains heat Polyurethane foam and coated air tight fabric (nylon)

24-48 hours

Current Facility Layout

Current Lean Principles

Cross-train employees water-spiders 5S poster

Recommendations

Create Value Stream Map Implement 5S Consistent material handler Standardization of inventory

Recommendations Conti

Implementing pull system Creating cell formation Re-designing plant layout Take OPS 460!!!

Conclusion

Although Cascade Designs is a profitable company, they can significantly increase their profitability and efficiency by implementing basic lean principles

Questions?