Product Preparation Process (3P) methods examine multiple LEAN solutions to eliminate costly
waste when developing processes. Additional efforts examine product function and value
analysis to discover design alternatives which achieve customer requirements at the lowest
possible expense. Ideally 3P is performed at the point of product design on through
the launch process. Significant volume, facility and system changes drive 3P applications
to improve value added per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE).
Learning Objectives
Basic Function & Value Analysis: Systematic approach and methods to discover
cost reduction through design accuracy.
7 Unique Alternatives & Mock-Up: Examines multiple Lean Solutions to maximize
materials, methods, equipment design, gauging, tools, fixtures and manpower requirements with
mock-up simulation.
Manufacturers using 3P:
- Improve performance of new and existing products and processes
- Design products and processes right the first time
- Develop alternatives to design products and processes to meet core customer needs
- Minimize cost of product launch and life cycle by incorporating lean thinking at the
beginning of launch
- Reduce cost due to poor planning
- Report a 20% reduction in manufacturing costs
- Report a 30% - 40% reduction in capital spending
- Experience growth on an existing footprint