Operations help - QRM / TOC in low-volume / high-mix manufacturing

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by a searcher from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
in Tampa, FL, USA

6yrs ago

Operations help - QRM / TOC in low-volume / high-mix manufacturing

Does anyone have experience implementing either quick response manufacturing or theory of constraints in a low-volume / high-mix or make-to-order manufacturing environment?

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reply by a professional 6yrs ago
from University of Massachusetts at Amherst in Port St. Lucie, FL, USA

Hello Daniel - We have a very talented industrial engineer on staff who runs our Operations department and may be able to help answer some questions for you. You can reach Steve Woods via email at redacted or via tel. atredacted

reply by a searcher 6yrs ago
from The University of Chicago in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Hi Daniel, applying basic lean manufacturing principals to a low-volume high mix operation can yield great benefits. I’ve seen it work first hand.

Lead time reduction will reduce the working capital and make the operation more flexible to mix changes. Consider starting with a Value Stream Map to understand your current state. Where does flow stop? What % of your lead time is actually comprised of value-add activities?

Hope this helps. Happy to discuss more if you would like to connect.