Case Study -- Leblond-Makino

Case Study – Sunstrand Corporation

Company:

Sunstrand Corporation - Diversified Manufacturer

Objectives:

Determine the following for a new Flexible Mfg. System to be designed & built for Sunstrand Corporation:

	Equipment requirements (type, number & capability)
	System throughput capability
	Test system control logic
	Test scheduling alternatives

Results:

	Eliminated $500,000 in equipment cost
	Alternative production schedules tested to determine maximum throughput capability
	System control logic was changed to eliminate unnecessary downtime