Case study

Watchmaking

Lean Manufacturing approach in an assembly department

Issue

Productivity rate below specified times. Production costs affecting the operating margin.

Methods

Lean Manufacturing, VSM, 5S, SMED, Takt-time, 8D, PDCA, video sequencing, layout design.

Results

Layout restructuring, analysis of work stations and training of personnel.
125% increase in productivity, 100% fill rate, 45% reduction in rejects