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2009 APICS International Conference & Expo Global Ability
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Lean and Forklift Free-Only After Trying Everything Else (F-3)
Track : Special Interest Topics
Program Code: P-071
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM  EST
Location: 712
CO-PRESENTER :
 Chad A. Butts, Manager, Material Handling, Volvo Powertrain North America
SPEAKER :
 Steve Shiffer, CPIM, Project Manager, Volvo Powertrain North America
SUBMITTER :
 Steve Shiffer, CPIM, Project Manager, Volvo Powertrain North America
Description
In 2007, Volvo Powertrain NA had a high-tech storage and single-pallet delivery system to supply assembly. Material deliveries were slow, too costly, and couldn’t produce required rates. Volvo leaders redesigned the diesel engine facility based on effective lean material flows using value-stream mapping and intensive data analysis. Come see how these professionals achieved reduced inventories as flow improved, reduced manpower, improved safety, and enhanced assembly capacities. You will come away with a thorough understanding of the benefits of redesigning a plant for lean material flows and the importance cross-functional collaboration.

LEARNER OUTCOMES:
  • Following this presentation, the participants will be able to understand real benefits of redesigning a plant for lean material flows, the importance cross-functional collaboration and methods to properly analyze current vs. possible future material flows.


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