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.