Manufacturing Magazine April 2015 | Page 12

LEAN
In March 2014 , discussions regarding stores redesign began with a focus on maximising productivity , improving efficiencies , increasing capacity for potential future growth and ensuring safe execution of processes on site . In September 2014 the full redesign was implemented without any disruption to production .
Within four months of the redesign , product protection had been improved and stock integrity continued to move in the right direction . The redesign also brought about significant improvements to the safety of both product and employees . Each part now has its own location within the warehouse , ensuring proper and safe storage . The potential for damage to products has been reduced and access to parts is much easier . This has added to the existing safety processes on site and enhanced the visibility of parts and materials . Feeding kit sets to production has been a long-term challenge
Effiencient distribution starts at the manufacturing facility
12 April 2015