The Hudson Valley Technology Development Center (HVTDC) congratulates Metallized Carbon Corporation for their continued efforts in setup reduction. Since spring, the Ossining, NY manufacturer of engineered self-lubricating carbon and graphite products has practiced a highly efficient system, slashing setup and lead time, while ushering in a renewed company-wide culture. A training program in April, led […]
Month: December 2015
“Setup” Your Business for Success (Lean Part 3)
On the surface, setup reduction might not seem to provide a significant payback, since set-up time in most manufacturing facilities usually represents 10 percent or less of total processing time. In other words, if the facility completely eliminates set-up time, the increase in capacity would not exceed 10 percent. Naturally, you might ask, “Is it […]