WELD PROCESS WORK BALANCING

PROJECT INCLUDES:

• Productivity Improvements

IMEG was asked to help improve production efficiency for complex automotive components for a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer.  

THE PROBLEM

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  • High labor costs​
  • Trapped labor​
  • Double handling of parts​
  • Underutilized labor​
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THE PLAN

  • Conducted Time Studies with performance rantings to determine current station work load​
  • Developed Work Combination Charts to streamline processes and balance work load across manufacturing cells​
  • Observed trial builds to ensure desired results were achieved​

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THE RESULTS

  • Identified annual savings of $150,000​
  • Reduced manning requirement by 16%​
  • Reduced trapped labor​
  • Streamlined production process​
  • Reduced double handing of parts by 25%​
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