lean Archives - Kent Elastomer Products

How Do We Measure Up?

Though it might be too small to see, the micro-precision of our manufacturing processes help ensure the consistency and accuracy that are vital for our customers’ products. From the medical and surgical industry to food and beverage and beyond, KEP manufactures...

Reducing Double Handling

Reducing Double Handling KEP is always looking for ways to increase the efficiency of our lean manufacturing and help cut costs for our customers. We went to work for one of our medical and surgical industry customers to find ways to reduce waste and further...

Widening the Lens of Our Lean Magnifying Glass

KEP challenges usually involve how our team worked to improve our manufacturing processes or facilities – this month, learn more about how we also took a Lean approach to non-operations staff and procedures. The result? Shortened timelines, the elimination of...