PZPS is one of the leaders in 2024 in implementing lean manufacturing

Since 2018, Russia has been implementing the national project “Labor Productivity”, which aims to increase the efficiency of medium and large enterprises in basic sectors of the economy. Program participants receive support in optimizing processes, which allows not only to reduce costs, but also to ensure a sustainable increase in productivity.

The project covers key areas:

• diagnostics of current production processes;
• identifying losses and bottlenecks in production;
• development of measures to eliminate them.

It is important to emphasize that participation in the project is voluntary and free of charge. This makes it available to all interested companies. Enterprises implementing elements lean production, not only reduce costs, but also create a new productivity culture for employees that is focused on sustainable development.

What is lean manufacturing

Lean manufacturing is a management philosophy aimed at eliminating all types of losses, including excess inventory, unnecessary movement, equipment downtime and product defects. The main principles include:

• focus on the value of the product for the end consumer;
• minimizing operations that do not add value;
• involving employees in continuous improvement of quality improvement products et services.

Lean tools like 5S system, process standardization, visual management and the concept of continuous flow help to reduce order fulfillment times, improve product quality and create safe working conditions.

Technical superiority and competitive advantages of PZPS

In 2024, the St. Petersburg Precision Alloy Plant achieved significant results, becoming one of the leaders in implementing lean manufacturing technologies.

Thanks to the introduction of the lean production concept, the following indicators were achieved:

• The productivity of the ingot cutting and manufacturing section has been increased by 25%.
• Optimized inventory management has reduced the search time for materials by 30%.
• Production costs have been reduced by standardizing technological operations.
• The introduction of the 5C system has reduced the lead time for orders for 18%.
• Working conditions have been improved by freeing up additional space and installing specialized equipment.
• Three employees were trained in lean manufacturing techniques and received the status of instructors, which makes it possible to conduct internal trainings and strengthen the company's professional base.

PZPS is a modern, high-tech enterprise that effectively uses resources to increase productivity, develops employees' professionalism, maintains high product quality and provides comfortable working conditions.

Economic impact and partner recognition

The financial benefits of the pilot project were 60 million rubles. Project Manager, HR Director, PZPS LLC Maria Vladimirovna Kazimirova, noted the team's contribution:

“We are proud of the first results of our work with the Regional Competence Center as part of the Labor Productivity project. The economic efficiency of the pilot project amounted to about 60 million rubles.

We thank the Agency for Human Capital Development in the Northwestern Federal District, Irina Valentinovna Golubtsova, General Director, and Vadim Plekhanov, Project Manager, for their contribution. The team's professionalism, deep immersion in work processes and well-organized communications helped us achieve these high results.”

The PZPS achievements in 2024 confirmed our leading position in the market. The plant successfully combines the introduction of advanced technologies and lean production with the efficient use of resources. The use of such tools allows us to strengthen our position, meeting the needs of the modern market.

To meet the needs of partners, PZPS also offers products that meet high quality standards. You can buy cold-rolled alloy strip from us 27KH, 60S2A, X20N80 and others stamps, as well as from low-carbon steelsmanufactured in accordance with GOST 503-81. To place an order, please contact the following phones or leave requisitions on the site. Our experts will answer your questions in detail and select products that meet the requirements of your project.

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