ASSEMBLY LINE IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT INCLUDES:

• Productivity Improvements

IMEG was hired by a Tier I automotive manufacturer to improve productivity of their assembly line in a 120,000 square foot facility

THE PROBLEM

Production throughput not meeting demands
Unbalanced assembly process
Production delays due to equipment problems
Insufficient space at assembly stations for raw material presentation
Equipment Ergonomics

THE PLAN

productivity improve

Identify current process balancing using time studies
Identify and remove redundant assembly processes
Create a build fixture repair tracker to identify problems
Rearrange tools and equipment positions to improve ergonomics
Identify and remove unnecessary line side materials to improve material flow

Assembly line improvement

THE RESULTS

Assembly line improvement

Identified cost savings on build fixture repairs
Reduced production delays due to equipment
Increased jobs per hour from 60 to 65
Improved ergonomics with better tool, equipment, and material placement
Reduced station cycle times through better tool, equipment, and material placement