When using Kanban « Low Cost No code » actively manage production and trigger mechanism with pull system Warehouse Packaging linesOPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
SITUATION
- FDA approved site with projects to reallocate warehouse area in packaging area
- High risk to disrupt operations at warehouse after revamping
- First diagnose highlight a high level of WIP between production and warehouse with 110 used slots
- First cause is a push model in place with uncontrolled inventory, requiring additional transportation to stock pallets on higher positions of racks
- Nearly saturation of the warehouse
APPROACH
Kanban (LowCost NoCode) in place, which:
- Prevent overproduction, one of the 8 Wastes: without a kanban card you can’t produce!
- Reduce the amount of inventory (another waste) needed to keep a system flowing
- Control the amount and movement of inventory and keep the flow of product at a steady rate
- WIP reduced with 77 used slots (-30%)
- Cover supply chain and production
- Bring autonomy to operators
IMPACT
- Inventory reduced and under control
- -30% footprint
- Warehouse surface reallocated
- Simplification of planning activities
- No disruption for packaging lines
- 14hr/week saved (simplification in warehouse operations)
- Has a favorable impact on Lead-Time & EHS
- Operators get accountability and capability building with more flexibility and can now focus on priorities
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