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Medical Device Manufacturer: Increased output by 45%

Medical Device Manufacturer · Medical

Increased output by 45%
Result
Medical
Industry
TPS
Operating approach
Fourtre
Engagement
The Challenge

Where they started

Needed cost reduction. The external pressure was Quality Expectations-USDA, while the internal operating challenge was Op's experience.

The Approach

What the engagement focused on

Fourtre focused on value stream mapping of process to uncover opportunities.

  • Initial need: Productivity Improvements.
  • Operating focus: Value stream mapping of process to uncover opportunities.
  • External pressure: Quality Expectations-USDA.
  • Internal operating issue: Op's experience.
“The goal is not improvement activity. The goal is measurable operating performance.”
Result

What changed

  • Increased output by 45%
Limited diagnostic availability

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