The annual 20 Keys® conference is one of the most significant events dedicated to Lean transformation and KAIZEN, which gathers experts, managers, and consultants from all over the world.
The 27th International 20 Keys® Conference is a 4-day unique experience with success stories of leading Bulgarian and international companies, 5 hours of exciting content with 8+ world-class lecturers, and visits to companies in Bulgaria with leading lean practices.
On Thursday 26 October 2019, we visited HL-TopMix in Sliven, Bulgaria.
HL-TopMix was established 18 years ago and a leading manufacturer of a wide range of feed products for all types and categories of animals for each stage of their development. Their mission is to become a preferred supplier and trusted partner to their customers, .
From the beginning HL-TopMix’s aim was to give their customer a high quality and innovative product. They made sure that their suppliers were carefully chosen. With time they realised the need for 20 Keys, for which they partnered with Next Consult to help with the challenge of maintaining equipment and the correct involvement of people.
HL-TopMix started introducing 20 Keys® in early 2019 which is a great example for companies who are hesitant about the choice to implement a management improvement system or want to learn how to start a similar process.
Within just a couple of months they can already see how 20 Keys are making a difference. The benefits are visible and many ideas are generated on a daily basis.
All employees have the measurement system on their phone. Ideas for improvement are captured digitally and stats are automatically generated. All data is automatically collated and all results are captured. Material availability is accessible for all employees in the company, online. Blue: Generated ideas Red: Approved ideas Yellow: Implemented ideas. Captured pictures of all improvements.
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QCDSM in Bulgarian
Production Manager presenting:
“We are very positive about the results we are already seeing from implementing the 20 Keys.”
- Very advanced technology used to mix their feeds
- Quality and safety of products are vital
- More than 350 different products
HL-TopMix values their customers and for that reason they are following the 20 Keys Programme.
To read more about the recent 27th International 20 Keys Conference in Bulgaria, click here.