Client:
A leading enterprise at the forefront of designing and developing technologically advanced two-wheeler automobiles. The client’s globally benchmarked manufacturing facilities are based on sustainable development and high ecological standards catering to customers in 35+ countries.
Problem Statement:
In order to comply with future regulations, the organization needed to trace all critical parts of the automobile across the value chain and for the product lifecycle. The current process had a very high level of dependency on streamlined flow of men and materials due to extremely low takt time of less than 30 seconds on the main assembly line.
Benefits Achieved:
The client achieved 100% improvement in traceability standards with zero impact in the takt time on the main assembly line. Productivity enhanced by 5%, WIP inventory reduced considerably and process adherence improved with strict compliance to standards enforced by the MES system.