Within a few weeks, BLSG process experts analysed an automotive supplier using value stream and PEP analyses. On the basis of the findings obtained, a detailed action plan was developed to realise the potential of a new vehicle project.
A customer that BLSG has been able to provide input for value stream-oriented production planning on several occasions in the past few years. A project in which the client has now for the first time applied the jointly developed procedures and methods on its own initiative. A production concept that is now to undergo a critical review.
A rather untypical assignment for BLSG consultants, who are not accustomed to judging a concept in the manner of a jury. The result was a workshop in which the interdisciplinary team worked out a number of findings: the certainty that they were on the right track, as well as good, practical approaches for improving gaps and weak points in the current planning status, which in the end was exactly what the client wanted.
How can order lead time from initial customer enquiry to delivery be radically reduced? In a heterogeneous portfolio ranging from series products to custom-made products, it is essential to establish clear standards in both administrative and value-adding processes. BLSG’s experts documented the target processes in detail and introduced comprehensive key figure reporting. In the end, their accurate implementation support and intensive transformation management resulted in a customer order process with improved lead times.
How in a short time can several plants in different countries be uniformly assessed and potential savings identified and implemented? That’s a tricky task that requires special measures.Read more
The slowdown in car manufacturing has sent shockwaves throughout the global automotive industry, resulting in excess capacity across the automotive supply chain and a pressure to quickly boost performance and reduce costs.
