New product development to launch – Implementation for Appliance Manufacturer
Background
An appliance manufacturer wanted to launch a new product in the Indian market. It wanted to create new dedicated production facility to manufacture the new product. Timely launch of the product was critical success factor.
Solution
Planning & Implementation of the following:
- Plant Layout with processes (cell manufacturing as per lean principles)
- Process design – Workstation design, Tooling, Automation, Material Handling
- Meeting Product Costing target
- Capacity Planning – Equipment capacity, Labor and Storage
- TAKT time delivery and output optimization
- Labor Training on assembly activities
- Establishment of quality standards (incoming, in-house and final product)
Results
On-time launch of product and new product facility operates at planned capacity.
