Title
Description

    Optimizing shop floor management with simple methods

    Project goals

    • Increasing transparency and efficiency on the shop floor
    • Optimizing use of time, resources, and materials
    • Promoting a culture of continuous improvement

    Approach

    • Analyzing the current situation
    • Defining measurable objectives and target to improve project progress
    • Defining KPIs and quality gates for measuring success
    • Preparing appropriate forms and reporting templates
    • Introducing a simple shop floor board for daily coordination
    • Providing moderation and support for shop floor meetings over the entire project period with special focus on efficiency and sustainability
    • Establishing feedback loops to optimize new processes

    Results

    • Significantly greater transparency in daily processes with the shop floor board
    • Improved order throughput
    • Measurable savings on materials and resources
    • Increased employee satisfaction thanks to clear distribution of tasks and increased involvement in problem-solving processes
    • Establishing efficient workflows
    • Establishing a culture of continuous improvement on the shop floor