Client needed to rapidly expand production capacity in response to new contracts on very short lead times
Client needed to rapidly expand production capacity in response to new contracts on very short lead times
1 PagesFOURTH DIMENSION EXPERT RESOURCE Achieving higher levels of distinction for your business CASE STUDY Sheet glass fabrication Problem: • Client needed to rapidly expand production capacity in response to new contracts on very short lead times • Had to move new production line from recently acquired business into existing buildings Objective: • Target 5-day lead time from order receipt to delivery • 30% increase in production throughput Solution: • Established cell-based organisation structure • Installation of new IT and communications infrastructure with new planning software • New layout for all 4 production buildings with incorporated flow lines • Introduction of TPM across all main equipment • New storage solution with cranes and racking for immediate glass sheet supply / Resul
