Precision machining requires more than close tolerances. It also requires the ability to meet the customer's expectations for quality, price, delivery, documentation, and compliance. Urban Manufacturing has implemented lean manufacturing techniques, quality assurance programs, and process control systems to guarantee satisfaction:
ISO 9001:2000 Certification This certification process ensures that Urban Manufacturing has implemented and will continuously improve a quality management system that produces consistent parts and services.
PPAP Production Parts Approval Process is an automotive supply chain process to demonstrate that engineering designs and specifications are properly understood, and the manufacturing process will consistently meet these customer's requirements.
Cellular Manufacturing A lean manufacturing workspace design system with a goal to eliminate waste and maximize efficiency through the organization of production teams into semi-autonomous multi-skilled teams, or work cells.
Value Stream Mapping A lean manufacturing method for analyzing the flow of material and information in the production and supply chain processes.
Kanban A lean manufacturing JIT management system that calls for parts to be produced and delivered based on a pull, rather than push, model.
SMED, QCO, or Set-Up Reduction Single Minute Exchange of Die, Quick Change-Over, and Set-up Reduction are terms referring to a set of lean manufacturing processes that enables fast, predictable job set-ups with minimal waste through process mapping and workplace organization.
TPM Total Productive Maintenance is a lean manufacturing practice in which routine maintenance of machinery is performed proactively on a near-continuous bases by the machine operator, ensuring greater equipment uptime and productive capabilities.
5S A methodology for organizing and managing workspace and work flow in order to eliminate waste, maximize process efficiency, and improve productivity.
The list above is not comprehensive. Urban strives to implement quality management and lean manufacturing methods that deliver value to our customers. As our customers improve their systems through advancing manufacturing techniques, so do we.
