JCR Lean Ninjas

JCR Lean Ninjas contributes 10 Lean improvements to the library, filmed on factory tours at Fat American Manufacturing, JCR Lean Ninjas, and Victory 4x4. Together they cover transportation, inventory, motion, waiting, overprocessing, and defects, and every clip deep-links to the exact moment it happens.

JCR Lean Ninjas

Defects Overprocessing

Trimmed the top flange to eliminate overlap so the joint welds cleanly without grinding.

JCR Lean Ninjas

Fat American Manufacturing

Motion Transportation Waiting

A point-of-use welder at the robot station eliminates trips and interruptions for tack welds.

JCR Lean Ninjas

Inventory Motion

Wall-mounted label dispenser keeps stickers accessible while freeing bench workspace.

JCR Lean Ninjas Victory 4x4

Defects Motion

Part search confirms the exact missing part number before troubleshooting the kit error.

JCR Lean Ninjas

Motion Overprocessing

3D printed dispenser self-peels labels so workers do not peel each sticker by hand.

JCR Lean Ninjas Victory 4x4

Defects Motion

Trimmed the top flange to eliminate overlap so the joint welds cleanly without grinding.

A point-of-use welder at the robot station eliminates trips and interruptions for tack welds.

Wall-mounted label dispenser keeps stickers accessible while freeing bench workspace.

Part search confirms the exact missing part number before troubleshooting the kit error.

3D printed dispenser self-peels labels so workers do not peel each sticker by hand.

Docs dashboard search retrieves the packaging SOP by kit number.

Moved and labeled roof rack bins at the work area to reduce walking.

Draw clamps pull both shell ends flat to fixture slats to prevent weld warping.

Removed weld slots so laser-cut joints meet point-to-point and need less weave.

Stacked two cut boxes together to make alignment gaps visible before adjustment.