1. Kaizen Event at Flesh Co
Each year Flesh Co performs several TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Kaizen (Continuous
Improvement) events within the production area. These events are a highly structured team process
for renovating and updating legacy equipment. Once a piece of equipment is designated as the
target, a team of associates is assembled from various departments throughout the building. The
team has one week to complete the renovation during which time the member's only responsibility is
to the project. Early morning team meetings, working lunches and long hours are the norm during
the week. Goals are set prior to the process to gauge the improvements through scope sheets and
Lean Manufacturing methodologies made over the next several months in production. In June our
Kaizen team renovated Press 600, a six color UV press. The process includes improving
workstations, tool access, cleaning and replacement of any worn or damage parts. Ideas for altering
the equipment or surrounding area to improve efficiency are considered and implemented. Kaizen
events are part of Flesh Co's Total Quality Management to maintain our commitment of quality
products to our customers. Before and after images are available for viewing on Flesh Co's Facebook
page and website.
Front row L to R:  Randy Lewis (Plant Manager), Tyler Read, Mike Mullen, Tommy Waun, Philip
Sparks, Roger Buck (Marketing Director). Back Row L to R: Ben Daugherty (Team Leader), Lonnie
Wilson, Sean Pollimer, Mark Martin, B.J. Koger, Laurl Hendricks. Not pictured:Gypsy
Brackney.
Flesh Co provides top quality, affordable print services in areas such as variable barcode image
printing, integrated cards and labels, label/form combinations, custom label products, full-service
bindery and a variety of promotional printing applications, including 100% "Green" printing. FSC
and SFI Certified, Flesh Co operates under the premise that each company or division has a distinct
core competency for its focus, allowing them to provide top quality products and services for
everything it offers. For more information contact Flesh Co. at 800.835.0098 or at FleshCo.com.
