Mining - Critical Chain Project Management
Summary of success
Productivity improvement of more than 33%. Engineering work finished an unprecedented three weeks ahead of tight schedule.
"...it forces detailed planning and lead thinking. Prioritises today's work. Integrates well with Lean and Six Sigma."
Lloyd Jones, Project Manager
Manufacturing - Drum-Buffer-Rope
Summary of Success
Our engagement resulted in higher production volumes, significant reductions in inventory and work in progress and several production process flows have been optimised, eliminating double and triple handling.
"The Ensemble approach allowed Cadbury to take a fresh approach to production planning and process optimisation and has engaged the workforce in looking at production process improvements more pro-actively."
Erik Siedler, Business Unit Leader
Manufacturing - Drum-Buffer-Rope
Summary of Success
Constraint analysis identified the bottleneck of the system. Then by implementing Drum Buffer Rope and subordinating the system to the constraint, WIP was halved and due date performance was improved three and a half fold over a period of five months. This resulted in a 63% increase in profit.
"The Ensemble approach gave the operators and managers the tools to rethink their operations, put some science around the method and belief in the opportunity for improvement. The process is now being introduced to our forging business."
John Gillespie, Works Manager
New Product Development - Critical Chain Project Management
Summary of Success
Supply Chain - Replenishment Solution
Summary of Success
Productivity improved 22% with no additional labour or capital resource. Improved due date performance and reduction in stock levels.
“Establishment of KPIs was well executed, appropriate and addressed glaring gaps. The Thinking Process exercise allowed us to reinforce management’s ideas and goals all on one page. It has enhanced the throughput operating culture, with all employees speaking the same language."
Geoff McIntosh, CEO
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