Case Study – Ford

 

 

Company: Ford Electronics Manufacturing Corporation - Automotive Component Manufacturer
   
Objectives: Determine the following for the Instrument Cluster Assembly, Test, and Packaging operations:

 

bulletIdentify a more cost effective assembly and test method for the Instrument Cluster product families (in terms of equipment and personnel)
bulletSystem throughput capability
bulletDevelop a system to include the Flexibility/Adaptability to accommodate changes in the production requirements
bulletImprove floor space utilization
   
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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