Tom Lefler, Director of Manufacturing
Web site: Atlantic Windows
Results:
Over the last three years:
- 35% more volume produced using 10% less room
- 15% improvement in OTD
- 22% improvement in efficiency
- 78% improvement in lead-time reduction
- 50% reduction of accidents causing lost time
- 25% reduction of rework
Contributing Techniques and Tools:
This is the result of grabbing the "low hanging fruit". Atlantic Windows is presently looking at restructuring their company at the highest levels, the goal of which is to become a low cost producer with superior customer service.
Canadian Resource Guide to High Performance Manufacturing
