How a springs manufacturer improved OEE leading to elimination of production inconsistencies
Transformative shift in operational efficiency
The implementation of a robust production monitoring system marked a transformative shift in operational efficiency.
Accurate number of parts produced recorded at any given moment
Leanworx meticulously recorded the actual number of parts produced at any given moment, offering detailed insights through hourly and shift-wise production reports.
Reduction in inventory costs
There was a notable reduction in inventory costs contributing to a significant improvement in overall profitability.
About Customer
An automobile parts manufacturer faced a significant challenge—persistent downtime during shift changes. The user operates 39 CNC machines, including turning centers, VMCs, and HMCs. These machines run in three work shifts of 8 hours each: 6 AM-2 PM, 2 PM-10 PM, and 10 PM-6 AM. Downtime issues across all shifts were causing reduced production and economic losses.
Problem
Production capacity waste of 12% due to machine downtime at shift change.
Solution
Leanworx’s specialized feature for CNC machine downtime monitoring at shift changes played a pivotal role. Daily reports detailing downtime during shift transitions were promptly emailed to the shop head each morning. After a period of observation, these reports were openly displayed on the shop notice board daily, exposing the shift change downtime for all machines
Results
Enhanced production capacity and savings of Rs. 15,60,000 per month, by reducing this downtime by 98%.
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