Background
- Selkirk Manufacturing required increased production of their high quality industrial and domestic flue systems
Objective
- Increase production rate.
Approach followed
- Review current production practices and factory layout (highlighted a need to change both culture and shop floor organisation).
- Introduce Lean Manufacturing principles to staff using participative workshops
- Apply new knowledge to modify processes and restructure factory layout.
Benefits
- Production rate increased by 15%
- WIP reduced by 30%
- Enhanced staff skills, enthusiasm and motivation
- Cleaner factory layout
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