MetaExpert Streamlines Process, Yields Big Results

Situation

Our MetaExpert employed his process improvement acumen to aid a construction heavy-duty equipment company with inefficiencies in their paint shop production. The paint shop was experiencing a period of growth and needed to adjust operations to accommodate the increase in daily production with limited time and the existing shop-floor team. High level of diversity for the parts painted, using two colors.

Actions

Our MetaExpert carefully observed the paint shop process and initiated the following actions to increase productivity:

  • Reorganized the layout of paint equipment.
  • Studied the best way to paint the parts in the paint booth, looking to match the color, the size, and the time spent to paint any one part.
  • Mapped the flux of parts throughout the shift and streamlined their sequence.
  • Broke down the paint sequence and elaborated on the process sheet.
  • Trained the paint shop operators regarding the new process.
  • Increased shift by 1 hour to reach the production goals without hiring additional team members.
  • Held periodic meetings with production supervision and the shop floor team presenting the plans to reach established goals.

Results

In the span of just one month, our MetaExpert completely overhauled the paint shop operations for a construction heavy-duty equipment company. Although changes in the process were seemingly small, the results are big! Our MetaExpert's expertise in process improvement enabled the company to reach their goals and his efforts:

  • Increased paint shop output by nearly 50% by only extending each shift by 1 hour.
  • Saved power and material consumption by evaluating and streamlining the sequence
  • Avoided increased personnel spending.

Return on Investment

The goal of this project was not to save on material or personnel expenses. Our MetaExpert's mission was to reevaluate the process to accommodate the increased demand for the paint shop. During the implementation week, results were immediately visible. The daily rate was consistently reached and the only expense incurred was 1 extra hour for each of the 4 employees in the paint shop. Thanks to our MetaExpert's innovative thinking, the construction heavy-duty equipment company is now able to meet the needs of its customers in a timely and cost-effective manner.

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