40% lift in capacity

Overview

40% lift in capacity in 4 weeks with no CAPEX

Approach

• Cross-functional group working as a team on a focused improvement
• Lean Education
• Waste Identification
• Line balance and Short Interval Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• GO-LOOK-SEE (GEMBA)

Results 

• Saving $140K per annum in improved labour
  efficiency
• Increase in production line capacity of 40%
• Cross-functional team building, with the CEO
  working alongside a production operator to
  make improvements.