Labor Optimization Services

The following is an outline of a typical labor optimization project:

Base Line Assessment

• Videotaping of manufacturing operations or on-site pre-determined time study data collection
• Factory Flow analysis of fork truck drivers and material handling personnel
• Development of a current state time study for existing operations
• Identify safety and ergonomic issues for future analysis and recommendations
• Development of a current state cycle line layout for the manufacturing operations
• Development of baseline metrics for future comparative analysis to an optimized future state Direct and Indirect Labor plan

Future State Plan Development

• Rebalancing of manufacturing and assembly content focused on the elimination of non-value added activities which include the following:

• • Defects
  • Overproduction
  • Waiting
  • Not utilizing talent
  • Transportation
  • Inventory excess
  • Motion waste
  • Excess processing

• Correct any identified ergonomic or safety issues from the baseline assessment
• Development of a future state cycle line layout which identifies to the optimal Required to Operate (RTO) indirect and direct labor plan
• Update all process documentation to support the new lean and efficient plan
• Train operators on their new work assignments
• Provide hands-on implementation support

Note:

Please refer to our Process Documentation Maintenance Program (PDMP) to support future continuous improvement initiatives and future Quality Audits.