The operations team in Hungary brought the largest powder blending factory of the group to 'Silver' by implementing in core manufacturing and critical support processes. Uptime management of large machines improved overall equipment efficiency (OEE), continuous flow in QC shortened overall … [Read more...] about Lean Manufacturing Award for Givaudan Hungary
Lean Manufacturing Award for Navico Mexico
Navico's maquiladora in Baja California received the 'Silver' award for attaining maturity level-3 in Lean Manufacturing, boosting productivity 42% year-on-year and 1100% over seven years. Reaching this important milestone marks the successful completion of two transformation phases: 'Iron to … [Read more...] about Lean Manufacturing Award for Navico Mexico
Lean Manufacturing Award for Singaporean Factories
Two flavor factories received Silver-awards for scoring 3.0 points on the Lean Manufacturing benchmarking scale, while better delivering liquids and powders to the food industry. Despite of starting from an average position, the extra effort paid off. The Woodlands operation is now one of the best … [Read more...] about Lean Manufacturing Award for Singaporean Factories
Lean Manufacturing Award for Givaudan Mexico
A comprehensive Lean rollout brought the operation in Cuernavaca to 'Silver', covering the value-chain including planning, production, logistics, customer service, maintenance, quality, and human resources. Because no-one was exempt and no area excluded, the team was able to set new performance … [Read more...] about Lean Manufacturing Award for Givaudan Mexico
Lean Manufacturing Award for Givaudan Argentina
Improving at a world-class rate of +0.5 point per year on the lean manufacturing benchmarking scale, the leadership team in Buenos Aires truly transformed its operation. The Munro factory matured from a low baseline to 'Silver' level in less than three years. Furthermore, the team committed to … [Read more...] about Lean Manufacturing Award for Givaudan Argentina
Lean Manufacturing Award for Givaudan Australia
Team in Smithfield "moved the performance needle" by implementing the Leanmap toolkit: Strategy Deployment Framework (SDF), Performance Management System (PMS), and Systematic Problem Solving (SPS). As a result, operating efficiency significantly increased, while lead times and inventory levels … [Read more...] about Lean Manufacturing Award for Givaudan Australia
Lean Manufacturing Award for Givaudan Netherlands
The Dutch team was first setting up the performance management center, the central place where the cross-functional team meets daily to plan and solve problems. It is also referred to obeya, control center, or war room, which is an integral part of performance management and strategy … [Read more...] about Lean Manufacturing Award for Givaudan Netherlands
Lean Manufacturing Award for Givaudan Germany
The team in Dortmund benchmarked its factory and matured it over a two-year transformation period to 'Silver' level, scoring 3 points or 60% operational excellence. By redesigning work stations, material flow, and daily performance management, performance measurably improved. The photo shows … [Read more...] about Lean Manufacturing Award for Givaudan Germany