Supply Chain Lean Six Sigma case study

- Customer satisfaction
- Teamwork
- Streamlined processes
- Reduced costs
3. Logistics: calculating shipment capacity and costs
Client Sector:
Transportation & Logistics
Summary Results:
  • Number, capacity and frequency of trucks and cargo ships requirements was calculated
  • The numbers were agreed with the Buyer, pre tender submission
  • The client could proceed with submitting the multi million € transportation tender
6. Lead time reduction & cargo tracking
Client Sector:
Transportation & Logistics
Summary Results:
  • Depot personnel had a better understanding of the relevant metrics
  • Proof of concept enabled implementation of software application
  • The Lean Ireland report was used by depot management to further promote the software application
8. Lean transformation at an automotive manufacturing site
Client Sector:
Manufacturing
Summary Results:
  • Manufacturing lead time fell from 13.5 days to 5.9 days
  • Manufacturing volumes increased by 73%
  • Plant inventory turns increased from 8 to 13 annually.