{"id":3818,"date":"2026-02-23T13:45:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gembadocs.com\/learn\/?p=3818"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:03:26","slug":"die-co-ame-lean-tour-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gembadocs.com\/learn\/die-co-ame-lean-tour-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"How Die Co., Inc Runs Lean Operations &#8211; AME Tour Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Die Co., Inc. is putting Lean principles into action during their AME Lean Tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this GembaDocs highlight walkthrough, you\u2019ll see real-world examples of how small improvements create immediate results from organized workspaces to a fully functioning Kanban replenishment system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How Die Co., Inc Runs Lean Operations - AME Tour Highlights\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1163616364?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key highlights from the tour include:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5S Workplace organization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>See before-and-after transformations in shipping and quality areas, where clutter was removed, supplies were labeled, and everything has a designated home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standardized work with GembaDocs SOPs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Die Co. is using QR-code-based SOPs right on the shop floor, even for simple tasks like clocking in or making coffee making training and consistency easier than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kanban inventory control for materials and consumables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how their physical Kanban system sets clear max inventory levels and triggers replenishment at the right time to prevent shortages and overstock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">QR code purchasing automation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kanban cards created in GembaDocs allow team members to scan and automatically notify purchasing streamlining the reorder process instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faster supplier response and lead time reduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By partnering with their steel vendor through Kanban, Die Co. reduced lead times from 1\u20132 weeks down to just 2 days for common materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visual tool management and accountability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A sign-in\/sign-out system for critical tooling eliminates wasted time searching and ensures operators always know where equipment was last used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Kanban \u201cgrocery store\u201d model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Their centralized consumables store supports multiple departments with a two-bin system, clear location labeling, and smooth replenishment flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Full AME Tour video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This tour is a great example of Lean culture, continuous improvement, and how operational excellence shows up in everyday processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"AME 2 Second Lean Tour: Die Co Inc\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9YPjVoNQXPE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>See how one workshop transformed their daily operations with visual SOPs and Kanban systems. 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