DATE

February 2017

Radical operations boost: Double the output

A leading supplier of high-tech aircraft components doubled the output of a complex assembly in six-months’ time.

Challenge

Hands-on operational turnaround and set-up of a new assembly line for a worldwide leader in complex structural aerospace parts in the context of increasing pressure through volume increases, price pressure and late deliveries​.

Approach

We followed a four-step “LEAN” approach:​

  • Document reality: identify issues by walking the shop floor to “see” the current state​
  • Plan countermeasures: through a series of focused kaizen events, define the future state ​
  • Implement countermeasures: focus on pragmatic, easy-to-implement solutions
  • Assess results and coach​ the team

Value

Within six months, the client managed to double its output using the newly designed and implemented assembly line and corresponding governance principles​. The hands-on approach resulted in optimal buy-in from the client’s teams as well as actionable recommendations.

Radical operations boost: Double the output

A leading supplier of high-tech aircraft components doubled the output of a complex assembly in six-months’ time.

DATE

February 2017

Challenge

Hands-on operational turnaround and set-up of a new assembly line for a worldwide leader in complex structural aerospace parts in the context of increasing pressure through volume increases, price pressure and late deliveries​.

Approach

We followed a four-step “LEAN” approach:​

  • Document reality: identify issues by walking the shop floor to “see” the current state​
  • Plan countermeasures: through a series of focused kaizen events, define the future state ​
  • Implement countermeasures: focus on pragmatic, easy-to-implement solutions
  • Assess results and coach​ the team

Value

Within six months, the client managed to double its output using the newly designed and implemented assembly line and corresponding governance principles​. The hands-on approach resulted in optimal buy-in from the client’s teams as well as actionable recommendations.