Situation
A leading Finnish process industry company faced product demand that exceeded its current production capacity by over 60%. The company was struggling with significant challenges and bottlenecks that prevented it from meeting this production target. This situation necessitated a thorough re-evaluation and development of its production planning processes.
Objectives
The company's primary goal was to significantly expand its production capacity while maintaining high delivery reliability and cost efficiency. Furthermore, it was crucial to avoid unnecessary capital investments in equipment or inventory. Achieving this required a fundamental review and optimization of the production planning processes to radically boost existing capacity.
Konsulttiverkko's Role
Konsulttiverkko collaborated closely with the client's key personnel to identify the critical bottlenecks and capacity constraints. Based on this analysis, a strategic, Lean-based plan was developed to achieve a substantial increase in production capacity. The plan encompassed several key initiatives, including leveling demand and production, improving inventory turnover, and implementing Just-In-Time (JIT) production principles. Through practical training and continuous hands-on support, we helped the company standardize and embed these methods, leading to a significant improvement in both production output and overall efficiency.
Results
We successfully identified and eliminated the crucial bottlenecks and capacity constraints, enabling the company to increase its production capacity by nearly 70% without any new investments in inventory or production equipment. As a result of these measures, the company was able to meet the increased market demand, optimize its resource utilization, and significantly enhance its competitiveness, virtually without capital expenditure. Konsulttiverkko's expertise and customized approach to production planning development proved to be a decisive factor in supporting the client's long-term success and growth.
