Case Study RESULTS Decrease in lead time • of 48% from 16 days to 8.3 days. Reduction of WIP • inventory by 34%. Increased inventory • turns of stock product. Worked • collaboratively within a union environment to significantly reduce manufacturing lead times. COMPANY New Era Cap Company, Inc. is an international lifestyle brand with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 90 years. It is best known for being the official on-field cap for both Major League Baseball and the National Football League. The company has more than 14 offices across the globe with its world headquarters in Buffalo, NY and U.S. manufacturing operations in Derby, NY. SITUATION The Company recently consolidated multiple manufacturing facilities into its Derby, NY location. As a result of this change, curren

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