Process improvement in automotive logistics
8 hours ago
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Context
Automotive parts Distribution Center
Need to improve processes so that materials are quickly received, checked, and stored, making them available for picking
Problem
Irregular arrival times of lorries; priority given to unloading
Accumulation of materials in the reception area
Loss of operator productivity
Long lead time from unloading to parts being available
Approach
Process mapping from unloading to storage
Measuring logistics indicators
Time from unloading to item being ready for picking
Containers stored per operator
Number of vertical and horizontal movements
Creating flow
Layout redesign
Implementation of Standard work
Results
63% reduction in storage lead time
16% improvement in labour productivity
Elimination of overtime