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By standardizing the work and the connection system, we helped our client (an automotive tier 1 supplier) to increase the OEE at the injection mold shop. As a result, our client was able to reduce their WIP inventory at the same production volume, save on the cost of acquiring additional machinery, and also reduce the need for weekend shifts.

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Increase in machine efficiency

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50min Reduction in average tool change time from 180 min

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10% Reduction in WIP inventory

Challenge

Are you facing a lack of machine capacity?
Do you have low OEE?
Do you have an overcrowded warehouse due to the need for large production batches?

Where you may now be

  • We do not have enough machine capacity; production runs continuously even on weekends and therefore we do not have a sufficient level of preventive maintenance of TPM
  • We have a low OEE (about 75%), the average injection tool change time is about 180 min
  • As a result, we must have extremely large production batches (inventory lead time 3-4 weeks) and we have an overcrowded warehouse
  • We do not have clear and understandable tool change instructions
  • We do not have a uniform connection standard, we don't have multi-couplers

Where we will take you

AIM PARTNERS s.r.o.

Our OEE (machine efficiency) is high = 86%

AIM PARTNERS s.r.o.

We have been able to reduce CAPEX on the acquisition of additional machinery and also no longer have such a need for weekend shifts    

AIM PARTNERS s.r.o.

We have been able to reduce the average tool change time from 180 min to 50 min

AIM PARTNERS s.r.o.

We have reduced WIP inventory by 10%

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We have standardized work of the setter

AIM PARTNERS s.r.o.

We have a standardized system of connecting tools to machines

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We have improved and refined the execution of the production plan

I am interested

Definition, scope of the project

AIM PARTNERS s.r.o.

Streamlining workplace synchronization in multi-level production

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Streamlining workplace synchronization in multi-level production

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Standardization and organization of the work of the setter

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Reduction of unproductive machine time during tool change

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We have the experience and practical knowledge gained during past implementations with other clients

AIM PARTNERS s.r.o.

We will prepare a time study of individual process steps

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We will prepare a detailed list of tool change activities (workflow) for the adjusters, including times

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We will divide the adjuster activities into 2 categories according to whether they can be implemented during the production process or not

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We will provide technical adjustment of machines and tools to a uniform quick coupler standard

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We will arrange for the installation of preheaters