· The Company
Global manufacturer of power tools and accessories with a turn-over of $10bn.
· Need for Change
Customer survey high-lighted the need for change, particularly to lead-times which were too long and schedule adherence which was poor.
· Deliverables
We successfully undertook the following activities:
· Leadership Training
· Lean Manufacturing Training
· Continuous Improvement Training
· Mentoring & Support
· Operational Audits
· Business Results
The Change Programme delivered the following benefits:
· Schedule Adherence improved from 33% to 90% in 6 months
· Stock reduced by over 30% giving a saving of £300K
· Lead-time reduced from 12 weeks to 4 days
Lean Manufacturing has brought about sustainable change together with employee involvement. Geoffs ability to liaise and work directly with and gain the trust of the shop-floor is a major asset Robin Bond Manufacturing Manager