Power Transformer Manufacturer:

This company wanted to be able to eliminate forklifts and increase the number of transformers that they were able to move to and from the line. By doing this, we provided them with two 5 Ton Trailers that is going to move 4 transformers at a time. This will increase their efficiency by 75% and save over $10,000 per year leasing the forklifts. They will also be able to reallocate the forklift operator in a another area. Visit the MHS Lean Solution Examples page for more products ideas and solutions.

Mobile 2 Bin Line Replenishment System Efficiency Increase

In this project we worked with an electronic components company and increased the amount of product getting to their production line by 45%.  We did this by creating a “Supermarket” or central staging area in specific location in the facility.  From there we created a 2 Bin system by having a material handler replenish the line with components when the line needed them at a particular time.  The material handler would deliver the full bin and pick up the empty to be refilled.  In this project they decided to  use 1 tugger and 5 trailers with shelving to deliver components 5 times the amount then the way they previously did, which was by pallet and fork lift.  They were also able to get inventory off the floor and use the inventory on an as need basis. Visit the Lean Solutions Page for more examples.