Business Issue The welding processes area of a large fabrication facility failed to keep up with production demands because of poor processes and materials flow. These constraints seriously affected the output of the facility and, more importantly, they were affecting final assembly at the customer level. Approach Used Flow assigned a production manager of the welding processes area and he … [Read more...]
Lean Operations Case Studies
Labor, Cycle Time, Inventory, Delivery Issues Addressed
Business Issue One of the leading providers of fireplace hearths and wood stoves in America and Canada was experiencing significant issues with labor efficiencies, cycle time, inventory, and customer deliveries to promise. Approach Used A Flow consultant with deep expertise as a lean operating executive was retained as the senior interim operating executive. He performed a rapid assessment to … [Read more...]
Manufacturer Nearing Facility Maximum Capacity
Business Issue Japanese manufacturer of automobiles was nearing maximum capacity on a distribution facility supporting a 5 state region. The facility final prepped vehicles from across the country and overseas, and also added more than $800 of accessories to every vehicle. Growth was predicted to move from 500-600 cars per day to 800-900 cars per day in five years. Approach Used Flow … [Read more...]