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Company: |
Ford Electronics Manufacturing Corporation - Automotive Component
Manufacturer |
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Objectives: |
Determine the following for the Instrument Cluster Assembly, Test, and
Packaging operations:
 | Identify a
more cost effective assembly and test method for the Instrument Cluster
product families (in terms of equipment and personnel) |
 | System
throughput capability |
 | Develop a
system to include the Flexibility/Adaptability to accommodate changes in
the production requirements |
 | Improve floor
space utilization |
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Results: |
Phase I
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Annual labor
savings of $1,000,000 |
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Annual facility
savings of $60,000 |
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Floor space
savings of 10,000 sq.ft. |
Phase II
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Potential annual
labor savings of $940,000 |
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Potential floor
space savings of 10,000 sq. ft. |
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