Summit’s Lean Manufacturing Philosophy

Safety
- Zero injuries
Customer focus
- Zero defects
- 100% value added processes and systems
- 100% on time, 1×1 in sequence
People are the most valuable resource
- Motivated and capable people drive organizational success
- Standardized work, problem solving, and continuous improvement define our culture
- Intellectually challenging work provides growth opportunities and job security
Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
- Built upon a foundation of standards and stability
- Focused on eliminating waste from all systems and processes
- Focused on challenging ourselves to find a better way in everything we do, every single day
- Centered on staying ahead of our competition
Shop Floor Focus (“Go and See”)