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As part of a supply chain improvement programme some significant benefits for both customer and supplier were realised by increasing the efficiency of electronic component testing.
Moving the entire stock from a packing and distribution warehouse and relocating it into half the space would prove an interesting challenge. Elimination of wasteful activities was key to the success of this project.
Dealing with customer returns can prove to be a difficult task. Simplifying the process to provide a fast and efficient service can make a big difference.
Improving a batch and queue manufacturing process to a single piece flow operation resulted in big reductions in WIP and leadtime.
In company consultancy, to improve the use of mould tools and storage space.
In company consultancy to coach teams from two sites involved in similar processes and to facilitate optimising the process.
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Large batches of components for the assembly of medical test equipment were causing problems with leadtime, space utilisation and materials costs. The application of Lean tools and techniques soon had them on the road to recovery.
The relocation of several manufacturing areas into one single area has created major improvements to product throughput and leadtime reduction.
As a business grows it faces the challenge of keeping pace with customer demand. The receipt of sales orders and subsequent processing of those orders required some new thinking.
In company consultancy, tasked with improving the operation of an CNC laser bar cutting machine.
Processes add value when they are running on customers orders. A process cutting dental ingots was considered low skill, menial and not one the operators wanted to run.
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