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   Lean introduction at an automotive engine bearing manufacture  
 
Client Situation:
  • Line stoppages were high leading to throughput drop and hence lost sales
  • First pass yield was low contributing to throughput reduction.
  • Increasing trends of FG and WIP inventories
  • Leadership vision of a lean and visual factory prepared for the future growth
 
 

ECS Approach:

    • Lean Manufacturing with TPM for basic stability and Six Sigma for radical improvement
    • Value stream mapped for different product categories
    • 12 Product teams, 26 Operating teams trained and deployed for daily management based on Lean, 5S and TPM principles
    • Six Sigma Projects undertaken in the areas of First Pass yield improvement, Inventory reduction.
 
 

Results:

Lean Metrics
Before
After
Indexed    
Line Throughput
100
124
Line Stoppages
100
28
First Pass Yeild
100
110
Inventory Reduction
100
69
 
     
  Contact: manufacturing@ecs-limited.com  
   
 
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