🌟 I proudly announce that our team has been recognized with the fantastic award for the Best Kaizen of 2024 in International Manufacturing, showcasing the power of cross-functional and strategic process improvement. We are proud of this achievement and remain committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.🏆
Congratulations to all involved, and I would like to highlight the key participation of Caroline Rocha from Production Engineering and Matilda Gustavsson from Logistics Engineering, who secured efficiency from end-to-end! We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together. Let’s keep the momentum going as we head into the global selection for the 2024 GTO Awards. Best of luck to our team as they represent Wacol worldwide!
🔍 Why We Did It:
Our goal was to improve end-to-end efficiency and implement a takt flow, addressing the constraints of our production line that was previously running inefficiently across two shifts.
🔧 What We Discovered:
Through data analysis, we identified unbalanced processes, non-standard station layouts, and inefficient parts flow. These insights highlighted the need for a strategic overhaul.
🤝 Who Made It Possible:
This success resulted from cross-functional collaboration involving Production Engineering, Production, Logistics Engineering, Safety, Tooling Engineering, Maintenance, Kaizen Workshop, and International Manufacturing teams. The importance of a cross-functional team cannot be overstated, as it brings diverse expertise and perspectives, driving innovative solutions and ensuring comprehensive improvements.
🛠️ How We Achieved It:
We employed Standard Kaizen for every station and a Major Kaizen for the entire line. Our methodologies were rooted in VOC (Volvo Operational Concept) and VPS (Volvo Production System) principles, utilizing tools like WPO, 5S implementation, Risk Assessments, Yamazumi boards, weekly Gemba walks, Takt Boards, and the 3M Model (Muda, Muri, Mura).
📈 The Impact:
Our efforts have led to a remarkable 20% increase in productivity and annual savings of AUD 458,745.
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