8th September 2010 1:01
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Benchmarking enables Manufacturer to increase output by 15%
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Problem Statement
A building products manufacturer was in the process of evaluating an investment in a new Technologically advance process. |
Improvement Approach
A benchmarking approach was used to evaluate the impact on the business of this new technology in terms of the people and their skills. |
Benefits
The study identified improvements opportunities that could be implemented with immmediate benefit to the current operations, as a result output was increased by 15%. |
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The plant was operating 3 old Process Manufacturing plants. A new single Process Manufacturing Plant was to be installed using the latest modern technology.
The initial concern in the client's mind was to establish the new Competancy sets that would be required by the plant's staff to operate the new equipment.
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A Benchmarking study was undertaken that reviewed the Competancy sets of operators working on similar advanced Technology Manufacturing Plants.
The study identified the Competancy sets required to operate the new modern plant and the gaps in Competance of the exsisting staff.
The study also identified that Improvements were possible in the operation of the current plant by improving Competancy Sets towards those required by the new process.
This Training was targetted towards the different Operator groups using a phased approach.
The training addressed Competency shortfalls that would have immediate benefits to the Critical Success Factors for the Plant SHE, OEE and Output.
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The direct results of the approach were:
1. The plant concentrated its Expenditure on quantified improvement objectives.
2. The plants competancy set was raised and a clear path mapped to enable a smooth transisition to the new technology.
3. The plant was able to improve its short term performance by 15%.
4. Senior Management confidence in the plant and its personnel was raised.
5. The approval for the Expenditure on the new Technology was approved. |
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