DISCOVER THE FULL POTENTIAL OF YOUR PRODUCTION, PROCESSES AND PERSONNEL

80Manufacturing Evaluation is an in-depth analysis of your workshop backed by 80 years of experience to quantify your improvement potential.

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MANUFACTURING EVALUATION

GAIN INSIGHTS WITH AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF SHOP PERFORMANCE Manufacturing Evaluation is the most comprehensive of its kind in the industry and is an in-depth drill-down analysis of your shop backed by our eight decades of global metal cutting expertise. By evaluating and analyzing your operations, we can deliver facts that quantify your improvement potential that add up to real savings and improved performance. We believe in these concepts – our own experience of transformation to operational excellence has proven to be invaluable for our 17 production units. Key issues addressed are to:

• Stay current and competitive with the latest tools and technology • Keep workforce skill level high and up to date• Increase accuracy and confidence with cost proposals and profitability• Ensure on-time deliveries to keep customer promises• Reduce production bottlenecks, scrap, rework and downtime

Our Manufacturing Evaluation process focuses on three interrelated elements of your business – a broad view of your operations, how personnel and equipment are combined into unique value for the customer, and an analysis of the core capability of machining.

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HOW RHYTHM AND PACE ARE GIVEN TO THE FACTORYA number of issues are reviewed – including KPI selection, communication and production maturity – to determine the overall relationships, behavior and flow within the factory.

HOW AND WHERE VALUE IS ADDED TO CUSTOMERThe combination of machine and labor productivity are studied, including how value is added to the product for the customer.

HOW THE MACHINING IS PERFORMEDSeveral processes – including tool wear and life cycle analysis – are followed to determine how machining is performed and the impact on overall manufacturing performance.

MANUFACTURING TRANSFORMATION:SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS TODAY, AND PREPARE FOR TOMORROWSeco Manufacturing Transformation utilizes consultancy and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions to maximize performance in the digital age, addressing challenges faced by High Mix, Low Volume (HMLV) and other manufacturers. Implemented by an experienced team of global metalworking professionals, we use technology, information and modern hardware, leveraging our more than eight decades of experience in machining and metalcutting to identify and improve efficiency for a sustainable tomorrow.

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A COMPREHENSIVE VIEWThe full program involves pre-evaluation and several days of an intense on-site exploration and review involving key personnel – Seco team members and customer employees. At the conclusion, a detailed report sums up areas of focus and provides a road map to greater efficiency. The unique offering is also available in four individual packages.

TOOL WEAR ANALYSISThis focuses on tooling cost, machine process stability and workpiece quality. The minimum sample size is set to 200 inserts or solid carbide tools. A statistical analysis compares results to industry norms in order to find improvement potential, to decrease consumption of inserts, and increase machining stability and part quality.

TOOL FLOW MANAGEMENTThis examines the life of tools in the shop. This tool life cycle review covers all tooling issues from selection to recycle to identify cost, location and tool shortages that can all lead to delays in production.

LEAD TIMEOur team of experts maps production processes, constraints and flows to analyze KPIs to determine how they are set, followed-up and how they cascade down to the whole organization. They will also assess the maturity of the production from an operational excellence perspective, ultimately providing a pathway to faster and more efficient production.

DELIVERY PRECISIONThis solution analyzes production processes and flows, as well as planning and scheduling to determine why lead times are unpredictable and delivery promises are not being kept. WIP mapping, planning and scheduling analysis and priority order management methods are all used to identify and help resolve problems.

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HIGH MIX, LOW VOLUME MANUFACTURINGMARKET CHANGES ARE HIDING POTENTIAL PROBLEMSNo matter the size of your shop, or industries you serve, the trend toward HMLV manufacturing is presenting challenges in several ways, including keeping skilled and trained employees from the shop floor up to management. This emerging market dynamic is creating several issues including:• Smaller batch sizes• Less time to react or prepare• New skill sets required for employees• Longer setup time• Higher costs• Increased scrap and rework

Broken customer promises about price, quality and delivery are probably keeping you up at night. Excessive lead time and missed opportunities for cost reduction can be eroding your business and setting you up for failure.

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