Case Studies
A major manufacture of Data Storage Equipment wanted to increase production throughput in their facility, reduce inventory levels,
and reduce lead times to their customers. They asked CCM to review their facility and product line and offer a solution as to
how this could be accomplished.
The proposal to the client was to utilize CCM's prototype capabilities which would allow them to eliminate their sheet metal prototype
production. The net result was the client was able to free up 10,000 sq. ft. of floor space to implement a work cell dedicated to their
key customer. This allowed the client to produce a higher mix of products with dramatically reduced lead times, enabling them to secure
additional business from their customer.
CCM also suggested that we produce products to a higher level of integration/assembly, and add a KanBan inventory system.
CCM's dedicated cellular process was utilized to produce the required metal components, final assembly, and packaging.
The client was able to receive products ready for testing which eliminated that step of the manufacturing process. This
allowed CCM's customer to concentrate on the final testing of the product which increased their throughput by 20% enabling
them to be more customer responsive.
The KanBan inventory system reduced the amount of inventory carried on their floor from 4 weeks supply to 2 days supply.
In addition, extra floor space was gained to increase the number of final test stations which meant additional increase in throughput.
The above actions resulted in significant cost reduction, better utilization of their facility while increasing revenue all of
assisted the customer in exceeding budgeted results.
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