Optimizing shop floor management by simple methods
Project goal
- Improved transparency and efficiency on the shop floor
- Optimized use of time, resources and materials
- Promotion of a culture of continuous improvement
Approach
- Analysis of current situation
- Definition of measurable objectives and target status to improve project progress
- Definition of KPIs and quality gates for measuring success
- Preparation of appropriate forms and reporting templates
- Introduction of a simple shop floor board for daily coordination
- 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
Result
- Significantly greater transparency in daily processes with the shop floor board
- Improved order throughput
- Measurable savings in materials and resources
- Increased employee satisfaction through a clear distribution of tasks and increased involvement in problem-solving processes
- Establishment of efficient workflows
- Establishment of a culture of continuous improvement on the shop floor