The History of Lean
Early Application: Henry Ford In 1913, during the production of the infamous Model T, Henry Ford mixed consistently interchangeable parts with standardised work and moving conveyance to create what he called flow production. This ‘flow’ that Ford strove for started...
72 Tote Holder Inventory Cabinet
72 Tote Holder Inventory Cabinet Recently, we had a client come to us and enquire about the production of a Tote Holder that ensures safety of parts during long journeys on the road. A tote is used to safely and efficiently store your goods or parts within it....
Ergonomics & Safety in the Work Place
Ergonomics in the Work Place Do you need a safer and more conducive working enironment? Our innovatve and bespoke Lean Engineered Solutions are designed with the operator at core and provide a number of benefits. Space Ergonomics Cost Time Our solutions...
Bespoke Industrial Storage Rack Design
ATC Group are leaders in industrial storage rack design and manufacturing. All our bespoke storage racks are manufactured specifically to meet individual client storage needs. Our specialist engineers ensure all our racks are designed to meet the most stringent health...
Visual Management in a 5S Implementation
Visual Management is a management technique that aims to communicate important information in the physical workplace or on the manufacturing floor by merely looking at the visual management tools. Such tools can include information displays such as shadow boards and...
Mobile Storage Solution
Mobile Storage Solution We recently worked with a multinational semiconductor company to develop a mobile storage solution. Aluminium tubing from our business partner, Flowstore, was used to design a bespoke matterial handling solution. For more on the benefits of...
Floor Marking the 5S Way
Do you need to create an effective floor marking strategy that meets the specific needs of your company 5S program and safety plan? Companies are increasingly viewing floor marking as a component of the 5S lean manufacturing methodology. Essentially, it helps the Set...
Line Marking Tape
Do you want to reduce your Line Marking Tape cost? How can tape reduce reduce your maintenance cost you might ask? 1. Can be installed in minutes. 2. Is engineered to stand up to demanding conditions from cracked, damaged or slippery surfaces to constant foot and...
Enterprise Ireland Lean Specialist Service Provider
Lean Specialist Service Provider ATC is now an approved Lean Specialist Service Provider for Enterprise Ireland clients. Enterprise Ireland’s Lean Business Offer is designed to encourage clients to adopt lean business principles to increase competitiveness. The...
Return to work solutions
Return to Work Safely - Solutions for the workplace and office The Return to Work Safely Protocol was issued by the Irish Government on 8th May last. This document is the result of a collaborative effort by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), the Health Services...