Lean Manufacturing & Waste Reduction Strategies
When Efficiency Matters — We Optimize Your Processes to Reduce Waste, Improve Flow & Increase Profitability. Whether your goal is to reduce scrap, shorten lead times, increase throughput, or stabilize workflows — we provide practical, hands-on Lean solutions tailored to your operations.
What Lean Manufacturing & Waste Reduction Helps You Achieve
- Eliminate waste (TIMWOODS)
- Improve process flow and productivity
- Reduce scrap, rework, and production defects
- Stabilize operations using Standardized Work
- Optimize inventory and material movement
- Increase equipment uptime and reduce changeover times
- Improve safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Lower operational costs and increase profitability
- Build a culture of continuous improvement
What Problems Do We Solve?
- High scrap or rework
- Long cycle times or slow throughput
- Production bottlenecks
- Disorganized work areas
- Excessive changeover time
- Unreliable scheduling and workflow
- Inefficient material handling
- Too much inventory or shortages
- Operator fatigue or workplace ergonomics issues
- Inconsistent process performance
Lean Tools & Methods We Use
- TIMWOODS waste analysis
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- SMED changeover reduction
- Standardized Work creation
- Kanban & Pull Systems
- Heijunka (Workload Leveling)
- Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing)
- Visual Factory design
- Spaghetti diagrams
- Workload balancing & Line balancing
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Our Lean Manufacturing Approach
Lean Diagnostic & Waste Assessment
- Process walk-throughs
- Data collection and work sampling
- Identification of all 8 wastes (TIMWOODS)
- Review of major bottlenecks
- Operator and supervisor interviews
- Cycle time and workload evaluation
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- Process steps
- Information flow
- Material movement
- Cycle times
- Inventory levels
- Lead time and bottlenecks
Kaizen Events & Rapid Improvement Workshops
- Reducing cycle times
- Streamlining material flow
- Improving workstation setup
- Solving chronic process issues
- Engaging operators in problem solving
SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die)
- Separating internal & external activities
- Simplifying and streamlining steps
- Developing quick-change fixtures
- Improving setup documentation
- Training operators
Visual Management & KPIs
- Track daily performance
- Identify abnormalities
- Respond quickly to issues
- Manage workload effectively
Continuous Improvement & Sustainment Systems
- Daily management systems (DMS)
- Leader standard work
- Coaching supervisors & operators
- Establishing CI teams
- Creating improvement pipelines
Why Choose Us?
CMH Metlabs is a full-service chemical testing lab and metallurgy laboratory providing advanced metal analysis, mechanical testing, and NDT testing services for industrial, manufacturing, construction, aerospace, and energy sectors across Canada.
We combine technical expertise, modern instrumentation, and standards-based testing to deliver reliable, defensible results you can trust.
ISO-Accredited Laboratory
Our testing procedures meet internationally recognized standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency in every report.
Experienced Metallurgical Experts
Our team includes seasoned engineers and scientists with decades of combined experience in materials testing and failure analysis.
Client Centric Approach
We go beyond testing by supporting you as a technical partner with accurate results, actionable advice, and long-term assistance focused on your goals.
Precise Results
We understand the importance of timelines, that’s why we deliver accurate results quickly, without compromising quality.
Comprehensive Testing Capabilities
Whether you need metallurgical analysis, non-destructive testing, or comprehensive failure investigation, our lab delivers a full range of services in one integrated facility.
High Tech Laboratory Systems
We invest in the latest analytical tools, including SEM/EDS, optical microscopy, spectrometry, and advanced mechanical testing systems to ensure the highest level of precision and confidence in every result.
Testing Capabilities
- Failure Analysis
- Microstructure Evaluation
- Chemical Composition Analysis
- Material Characterization
- Corrosion Testing
- Coating Analysis & Testing
- Positive Material Identification
- Metallurgical Analysis
- Mechanical Testing
- Microhardness Testing
- Tensile Testing
- Environmental Testing (UV aging, salt spray, weathering)
- Air Quality Testing
- Examination of Components & Assemblies
Markets We Serve
- Automotive Sector
- Aerospace and Defense
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Petrochemical Industry
- Plating and Coating Companies
- Heat Treatment, Induction Hardening Facilities
- Die Casting, Forging, and Casting Plants
- Components Manufacturing Plants
- Power Plants
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Health and Safety
- Government Sectors & Agencies
- Nuclear Plants
- Construction Industry
Brands That Trust Us
What Our Clients Say!
