1. Acumed LLC - Designs, manufactures, and globally distributes orthopedic and medical solutions.
Main line of products related to bone fracture stabilization. Founded in 1988 and based in Hillsboro, Oregon.
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2. Acumed LLC
Reintroduction of Lean Tools
 PLANT CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (π)
– Focus on small, quick, implementable projects
– Don’t let larger projects bog down the quick
 Visual Scorecards across all functions
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Team scorecard is the central point
Individual scorecards that directly tie in
All data rolls up to an overall Operations Scorecard
Same methods for Supplier Scorecards
 Muda (waste), 5S, Visual Systems
– Use standard lean tools to target opportunities
– Theory of Constraints Planning
 Schedule machining resources
 Visual FIFO for downstream operations
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