Reduction by lead-time

Needs

Some service problems are detected in the coach components delivery. Those problems are caused by the lack of reaction in front of the inevitable variations in the programs

Solution

The actions were made in three main fronts:

• Firstly, the value chain in the doors manufacture (VSM) was analysed, deploying actions and specific objectives
• Secondly, it was decided to act in the continuous flow creation and in the pull systems
• Finally, the lay-out was reorganised in the productive areas and in the warehouses

Achievements

The main achievement has been to reduce the manufacturing lead-time from 16 to 5 days only.