Getting F.A.T. Key to Lean Business Success
December 18, 2007
Dec 19, 2007 -- /prbuzz/ --Contact: Gerald Eddy
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Denver, Colorado – December 18, 2007 – Never before has such a complete and forward-thinking approach to cost-savings put so many overlooked bottom-line improvements within reach. Developed by Catalyst Associates LLC, a leader in implementing lean practices for Fortune 1000 Companies, F.A.T is a proven system that works to facilitate growth and enable more organizations to see results.

F.A.T (Flow Analysis Template) Mapping expands on the basic principles of Value Stream Mapping by enhancing focus on crucial “Front Office” components such as order entry, scheduling and purchasing. It evolved from various experiences Catalyst has had working with clients who sought to more effectively streamline excessive paperwork—such as approvals and billing—and measure and control productivity and manufacturing capacities. F.A.T. Mapping also includes a process for calculating production capacities and developing plans to increase productivity during growth and/or declining sales cycles.

“We developed F.A.T. Mapping because, in our opinion, the traditional Value Stream Mapping, while helpful, did not provide the specific, in depth information needed to make the most positive impact. F.A.T Mapping provides a tool that service sector companies, such as medical and insurance, can utilize to break down administrative processes and drive continuous improvement,” says Catalyst Associates CEO, Tim Mason.

Successful Applications:

• Through F.A.T Mapping, an O/E department realizes they were, on average, re-allocating almost 97% of all orders and is able to make a series of crucial corrections.
• Utilizing F.A.T, a hospital eliminates 32% of redundant paperwork and slashes 45% of the lead time previously required to process payment.
• An Engineering Firm uses F.A.T to eliminate 7 “required signatures” and combine 4 forms into one, dramatically improving customer response.

About Catalyst Associates:

Catalyst Associates is composed of experienced senior level consultants who are some of the most skilled lean practice experts in business today. With Kaizen teams and proven diagnostic tools, Catalyst focuses on instilling practices that will make both an immediate and long-term impact. Catalyst has demonstrated a full financial ROI in less than five months for all clients.

To learn more about F.A.T. Mapping or to schedule an interview with Tim Mason please email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or call 720-937-3849.
About the Press Release
F.A.T Mapping represents the newest, proven way for businesses to “get lean” and see immediate, measurable results. All organizations that have utilized this method have realized a full ROI.


 
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