Operations Review & Assessment, Bottleneck Identification, Productivity Improvements, Lean Concepts & Methods Implementation, Green Principles Consulting, and more….
Lean & Green Engineering Services:
Specializing in the application of Lean and Green concepts, philosophies, and practices across manufacturing, packaging, distribution and service verticals, OCI project engineers rely on an effective Four-Phase approach to deliver on client expectations and strive to promote more energy efficient Green operations for the future.
OCI professionals have a particular focus on supporting the following lean philosophies;
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Pacing your operations to customer demand, resulting in a more efficient and effective system
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Identifying and significantly reducing waste associated with resources and operations

OCI are dedicated to initiating and building Lean and Green programs, with a keen interest to implement energy efficient solutions. OCI professionals assess the client’s existing operations, information systems, logistics, paperwork flow and information flow, equipment and other resources to perform accurate value stream mapping to identify and record the current operational state. These findings will better equip OCI to make valid recommendations for not only operational improvements but also to enhance environmental compatibilities of the operations.
OCI’s experienced professionals perform value analysis, identifying and eliminating waste associated with operations and significantly improving the client’s bottom line.
OCI will perform on floor observations, interview operators, and compile an accurate assessment of the current operations. OCI engineers design modifications to improve existing operations, while educating management and operators on successful implementation of all new methodologies.
Lean Concepts and Techniques:
OCI boast certified Lean professionals, having successfully implemented the following Lean tools and techniques in a variety of business environments:
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Poke – Yoke Jidoka (Autonomation) Visual Workplace Line balancing One – piece flow system Kaizen Blitz Events Quality Circles 5 – S Programs Quick Changeovers / Setup Reduction – SMED Kanban system Value Stream Mapping Just In Time (JIT) – Takt Time Pull System Value Analysis
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Waste Identification & Elimination Load Leveling (Heijunka) Life Cycle Engineering Standard Work Pareto Analysis & Control Charts Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Bill of Material (BOM) & Routing Configurations Engineering Change Management Supplier Management & Certification Total Employee Involvement Continuous Improvement Programs Management Training Floor (Operator) Training |

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If your company is seeking to implement Lean & Green concepts to current or new operations in manufacturing, packaging, distribution, or service environments, OCI can guarantee a saving on time, money and materials. Lower costs and higher profits are vital to the sustainability and reliability of any organization. You will find in most cases, the cost of our service is justified by large capital savings, increases in efficiency, improved product quality, and a reduction in waste.
OCI engineers and managers are dedicated and experienced individuals with academic and professional backgrounds in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Information Systems Analysis, Networking Analysis, and much more. OCI personnel use innovative techniques that continue to prove effective, and meet or exceed accepted industry standards.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: OCI offers two (2) GSA Federal Supply Schedules: GSA Federal Supply Chain Schedule 874V, Logistics Worldwide Services (LOGWORLD) for logistics needs and GSA Federal Supply Chain Schedule 874 Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS) for business services.
OCI's well established internet presence in Lean and Green Engineering:
www.becomingleanandgreen.com : Becoming Lean and Green
www.getleanandgreen.com : Get Lean and Green
www.leanandgreeninmanufacturing.com : Lean and Green in Manufacturing
www.leanandgreeninoperations.com : Lean and Green in Operations
www.leanandgreeninpackaging.com : Lean and Green in Packaging