10% reduction in production costs after applying principles of Lean Manufacturing

International company belonging to a Spanish group in the biomedical sector changes the way it manages its operations area after deploying a production system based on Lean Manufacturing principles.

73,3% reduction in delivery time to customers

10% savings in production costs

40% reduction in WIP

Elimination of products becoming obsolete due to reaching expiry date

NEEDS

To reduce delivery time to customers.
To increase the ability to respond to changes in the market.
To reduction production costs (waste, WIP and obsolete products).

IMPROVEMENT PROCESS

Mapping the current value stream (VSM).
Designing the desired value stream.
Drawing up a detailed improvement plan.
Deploying the new material flow.
Deploying the new information flow.

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Lean Manufacturing

Adjustment to demand using minimum resources and continuously eliminating waste.