Team 6 Aaron Smith Casey Hansen Grace Huang Jake Crist Lourna Olson
Jun 28, 2015
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?