A leading supplier of high-tech aircraft components doubled the output of a complex assembly in six- months’ time. Challenge Hands-on operational turnaround and set-up of a new assembly line for a worldwide leader in complex structural aerospace parts in the context of increasing pressure through volume increases, price pressure and late deliveries?. Approach We followed a four-step “LEAN” approach: ? Document reality: identify issues by walking the shop floor to “see” the current state ? Plan countermeasures: through a series of focused kaizen events, define the future state ? Implement countermeasures: focus on pragmatic, easy-to-implement solutions Assess results and coach ? the team Value Within six months, the client managed to double its output using the newly designed and implemente

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