VDL BUS & COACH

Deploy JIT and MPS across Chassis Factory

VDL Bus & Coach

Situation

Newly developed layout required changed working practices to ensure timely delivery and controlled inventories.

Task

Develop and deploy pull flow concept and accompanying planning approach across factory (assembly, subassembly, paint, coat, weld).

VDL Bus & Coach

Approach

Develop overall concept, detailed design and implementation of individual kanban loops across operation, develop planning approach and Excel-based tool to support weekly planning process.

Results

Improved control over FG inventory and WIP in between processes (paint, coat, weld), more autonomy on the shop floor with visual control of progress, significantly increased insight into foreseen demand, occupancy of key work centers and required personnel enabling better preparation.

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