Industry & Manufacturing
Improving performance where processes, people, equipment and resources have to work as one system.
Industry and manufacturing organizations must meet output and quality targets, use resources well and cope with changes in demand and production plans. We examine the operation end to end, identify gaps and bottlenecks, and improve work processes and performance over time.
The sector up close
Relevant challenges5
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Meeting output and quality targets
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Bottlenecks and waiting times
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Variation in work methods and processes
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Getting the most from people and equipment
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Adapting to changes in demand and production planning
Key metrics5
Output
Cycle times
Labor and equipment utilization
Quality, rejects and waste
Adherence to the production plan
What makes us different6
Combining data analysis with an understanding of operations on the floor
Identifying the factors that actually affect performance
Re-examining work methods and processes
Developing practical solutions and embedding them in the organization
Using resources in creative ways
Finding new, unconventional levers for improvement
Organizations we have worked with in this sector
What will your step change be?
If conventional improvement programs no longer deliver the impact you are looking for, it may be time to crack the challenge differently. Let’s look together at where your organization’s next improvement potential lies.
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