Wanted: A MISsionary Zeal

Wood—A true assessment, but helping with Lean Manufacturing is usually but one of a number of benefits the customer expects to see. Others may include: providing e-commerce to customers; integrating multiple locations; or reducing IT complexity and cost by moving to a single integrated solution.

Olin—The concept of Lean Manufacturing focuses on maximizing value and eliminating waste. EFI is constantly looking for ways to leverage technology to accomplish these goals for our clients. Our management and scheduling tools are based on the Theory of Global Optimization or (TGO), a science that addresses the constraints that affect production efficiency, resource utilization, and quality. By identifying and managing the constraints, we can improve throughput and profit potential.