SUCCESS STORIES

 

Flow Manufacturing / Kanban

Problem Description
Existing Stockroom Layout & Processes does not facilitate efficient flow of material to / through manufacturing.

Corrective Action Methodology

  • Educate - EASI and Oracle functionality
  • Develop procedures and work instructions; train stockroom / manufacturing personnel
  • Develop metrics and root cause pareto; implement Cycle Count Process
  • Reorganize the stockroom; implement Kanban System

Results and Benefits

  • 40% reduction in material labor (kitting time)
  • 40% reduction product cycle time
  • 60% increase in inventory turns


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