CASE015
A Lean implementation that delivered significant improvements in productivity
Client Industry: Specialist Engineering Company // Sector: Manufacturing
Client
Our client is global specialist engineering company and a world leader in the field of acoustics.
The Challenge
As part of their commitment to continuous improvement, the client engaged VA to deliver a programme of Lean improvements throughout all of their sites
The VA Solution
VA worked with the client to assemble a cross-functional team of representatives from production, sales, project management and design. An experienced VA practitioner led the team in creating a Value Stream Map highlighting areas of waste, bottlenecks and other issues. The entire project was governed and monitored using VA’s Programme Management System
Services Provided
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Lean Implementation
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Change Management
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Expert Professional Services
The Benefits
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Significant improvements in quality, cost and delivery.
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Delivery lead times reduced by over 50%
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Overall production capacity increased by over 25%.
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Material inventory reduced from 42 days to 7 days.
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In-process quality levels improved by 10%