Case Study - WIKA Transforms Supply Chain Thinking to a Lean Value Chain
Client
WIKA Instrument Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of pressure gauges and other critical measurement instruments.
Challenge
The company’s distribution department needed to support a globally competitive market strategy by reducing order-to-shipment lead times and preparing for a 25 percent increase in sales volume without adding people and floor space.
Solution
Conduct a strategic visioning session, mutually reinforcing kaizen events and related projects. Cross-functional improvement teams apply lean principles to simplify order picking, packaging and shipping processes. The changes will also streamline product flow and improve inventory management.
Results
Less than one year into a three-year plan, WIKA had improved productivity by 17 percent and reduced pick, pack and ship errors by 43 percent. This will ensure that WIKA can meet additional sales volume and change from multi-line orders to single-line orders.
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