Task

• Restructuring of production
• Implementation of a cross-divisional efficiency programme to optimise productivity and adherence to schedules
• Introduction of clocked flow production with just-in-sequence material supply

Industry/ Function / Environment / Expert

• Railway industry
• Production Manager
• Restructuring

• Organisational adjustment through centralisation of production planning and control with direct reporting to the Production Manager
• Process analysis in all production areas and implementation of an efficiency programme to optimise productivity
• Introduction of a key performance indicator (KPI) system in all production areas for adherence to schedules and throughput times
• Introduction of shop floor management in all production areas
• Initiation and organisation of internal professional development in the electrical assembly area
• Involvement of an interim logistics expert to improve the missing parts situation

• Increasing the efficiency of all production processes
• Increase in productivity
• Reduction of throughput times

• European market leader in the development, production and service of diesel locomotives
• 500 employees at two locations in Germany