Case studies
Late delivery, long lead times, and work waiting at assembly
Three different operating changes: remove work created upstream, correct how capacity is represented, and address the separate conditions behind one delivery measure. The cases show what was investigated, who changed the work, and how the result was reported.
Quality at source + layout + lean work
TMI: assembly was cleaning up defects introduced earlier
At TMI, final assembly faced congestion and extra work. The review identified upstream glue and marking problems that left assembly cleaning components before completing them.
The response included quality at source, work methods, and layout changes. The case study is useful when a busy department may be doing avoidable work created elsewhere.
Reported lead time
Stainless Works: scheduling depended on inaccurate production records
At Stainless Works, a review compared the production process with ERP routings and work-center information. It identified inaccurate records and a welding constraint that needed to be reflected in scheduling.
The case study is useful when the schedule and the shop floor give different answers about what can be delivered.
Detector on-time delivery; above 90% maintained separately
Mirion: delivery problems had more than one cause
At Mirion, a cross-functional review of delivery performance identified supplier delays, rework, and a lack of cross-training. The response addressed each of those conditions.
The case study is useful when one delivery measure combines several difficulties that require different actions.
What would need checking in your business?
The Diagnostic follows selected examples from your business to understand the delays, records, and constraints involved, then recommends a correction for the problem you choose.
Two weeks. A fixed standard fee of $5,800. Written findings, an executive readout, and a usable correction within the agreed scope.