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Factory layout
Project Objectives
- A block layout for the new factory showing the location and orientation of major production lines and items of plant and equipment for optimum flow of production
- A transition plan for relocation of plant and equipment from the old factory to the new factory with minimum loss of production and subject to a maximum build up of 5 days stock
Project Team
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Manuel Matteo
Tamar Valley Dairy
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Jose Florez
Tamar Valley Dairy
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Allen Wells
ACL Bearing Co.
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Jessica Rouse
Bell Bay Aluminium
Facilitator
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Bob Cother
The Action Learning Institute
Key measurables
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Block layout plan developed
- Transition plan developed
Companies involved
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Tamar Valley Dairy (host)
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ACL Bearing Co.
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Bell Bay Aluminium
Approach taken
- Site tour and observation of production processes
- Brainstorming session to reflect on current process
- Product grouping
- Process mapping
- Discussion with stakeholders
- Development and investigation of options
- Preparation of recommended layout
- Preparation of relocation strategy, considering:
- Concurrent introduction of KANBAN and staging points
- Staged relocation of manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, etc
- Build up of finished goods
- Training and communication
Summary of outcomes
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Factory layout and relocation strategy implemented as planned
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Stock build up did not exceed five days
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Subsequent change of ownership led to scaling up of production and introduction of new product lines – these changes were facilitated by the layout and process improvement introduced through the project