Lean Boss manufacturing improvement
Manufacturing Improvement Case Studies
A selection of measurable manufacturing improvement outcomes.
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Industrial Pump Manufacturer
Demonstrated productivity increased from 2.5 to 12 per person per day, lead time reduced from 12 weeks to 2 weeks, and on-time delivery performance improved from 63% to over 98%. The project identified labour savings in the region of £350,000* and an annual capacity sales revenue opportunity in excess of £10 million.
Technical ceramics
Waste reduced from around 30% to below 3%, revenue increased from £0.8m to £2.1m, and on-time delivery improved from 0% to above 95%.
Assembly Flow
Throughput increased from 5 to 10 units per day — a 100% increase in throughput. In another one-piece-flow improvement, roof vent output increased from 250 to 750 per week — a 200% increase in throughput.
What can a modest improvement be worth to you?
Use the calculator below to estimate the annual value of released labour capacity.
Assumes an 8-hour working day.
* Value of released labour capacity, not necessarily a cash saving.