Mechanical, Aeronautics, Automotive
Introduction of Lean methods within workshops, Design of the guiding industrial framework, Purchase Optimisation and Securement

Aircraft Parts Servicing Company
Lean Project to re-structure workshops

• Definition of standards, re-structuring rules, steering and visual management
• Creation of Lean sites to re-organise each repair line, involving floor supervisors and operators
• Identification of upgrade requirements prior to set up (noise, ergonomics, 5S, standardisation)
• Designing investment and activity continuity plans with the management team

Project underway, targeted gains:

Reduction of the Lead Time

Increased productivity

Reduction of TMS 

 

Company Specialised in the Production and Servicing of Aircraft Engines and Parts
Creation of the guiding industrial framework (servicing of parts)

• Diagnostic of guidelines and sharing this information with management teams
• Definition of new operating principles: physical organisation of the workshop arranged in lines, flow management rules
• Designing the target structure
• Sharing principles and methods among the teams

Targeted results:

60% reduction of Lead Time

Reduction of stock levels

Increased production capacity, allowing the company to absorb growth

Return on investment within 2 years

 

Mechanical Manufacturer
Purchase optimisation and securement

• Value analysis approach
• Diagnostic of purchasing and action plan
• International sourcing for areas posing major challenges
• Action training: good purchasing practices
• Implementation of the management system

Results delivered:

Savings of € 3,900,000 per year

Securement of strategic purchases

   

Automobile Equipment Manufacturer
Assistance in implementing self-managed production teams

• Definition of the targeted structure
• Team training
• Implementation of pilots, 40 to 50 staff members per sector
• Repercussions on maintenance and methods, incorporation within production, implementation of equipment management
• Widespread implementation of the approach and individual manager assistance

Results delivered:

20% reduction of production times

7% improvement of the RFT

15% reduction of direct costs