Redline’s Lean Initiatives
At every level of our organization, Redline has implemented continuous improvement practices. This involves the creation of formal work instructions and procedures across all company areas to foster standardization and ensure consistent operations, ultimately promoting error-free work.
Redline actively utilizes the 6S tool organization-wide to uphold its lean culture and involve all employees in ongoing improvement. 6S focuses on enhancing efficiencies, reducing waste, minimizing stress, preventing accidents, improving quality, and minimizing breakdowns.
Through lean initiatives, Redline achieves a reduction in customer inventory levels, ensuring timely delivery of quality products based on customer demand. This not only accelerates product flow through customer facilities but also lowers overall business costs, aligning with our commitment to continuous improvement at Redline.
In the pursuit of excellence, our Quality Assurance department at Redline has been formalized and empowered to establish and implement quality systems crucial for continuous improvement. This commitment to quality extends to all products, including our Dowco Powersports brand. Redline employees are regularly informed about established metrics to gauge current performance levels and consistently identify opportunities for improvement.
The Pillars of 6S:
Safety
Respect the workplace and employees to create a safe and productive work environment
Set in Order
Identify the best location for remaining items, relocate out of place items and set inventory limits
Shine
Reduce paperwork
Sort
Reduce Clutter and out dated items
Standardize
Create rules for maintaining the first 4S and use visual controls reducing errors
Sustain
Ensure adherence to 6S standards through communication, training and self-discipline. Improve time management.