Case Study
Cemento Melon Chile - 50% improvement in productivity ratio, 67% improvement in the packaging area and the mine a 30% improvement
Cemento Melon Chile - 50% improvement in productivity ratio, 67% improvement in the packaging area and the mine a 30% improvement
Cemento Melon Chile Cemento Melon Chile (Blue Circle Cement) Although Cemento Melon had been one of the highest performing companies within Blue Circle for some time it was seeking to maintain its position within the group and increase its competitiveness domestically. Knox D’Arcy carried out a 24-week Programme based in the cement production facility, packing, warehousing and maintenance areas. There was also a Programme carried out in the mine which supplied the facility. The new systems, working practices and training carried out by a team of six consultants led to immediate results. A new Equivalent Unit of production was developed which allowed for the e?ective measurement and control of productivity across di?erent departments and shifts regardless of changes in product mix and proc