A four-day set-up reduction blitz generates lasting benefit Gusmer Enterprises, a third generation family-owned business, operates two manufacturing facilities. Their Waupaca, Wisconsin plant manufactures filtration products used in the production of beverages and pharmaceuticals. Bill Abraham, plant engineer, was tasked […]
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Gusmer Enterprises: Reduces Setup Time by 70%
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- August 24, 2010
- Author: WMEP
Design Specialties, Inc: Lean Reduces Inventory by 80%
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- August 24, 2010
- Author: WMEP
A strategy for growth focused on diversifying its customer base The employees of Design Specialties, Inc., a Milwaukee-based custom manufacturer of high quality glass fireplace doors, are believers in Lean. Since 2005, each major manufactured component has been the subject […]
HMA Fire Apparatus: 3P leads to triple-digit growth
- Business Outcome: Growth
- August 24, 2010
- Author: WMEP
Using 3P for Product Development Results in PROFIT Sound business advice from WMEP and a commitment to Lean result in rapid growth for HMA Fire Apparatus In 2006, Rory Groonwald, Chief Engineer & Manufacturing Operations Manager for HMA Fire (a […]
Alpha Source, Inc.: Training Increased Sales 20%
- Business Outcome: Growth
- August 23, 2010
- Author: WMEP
Strong customer focus and empowered employees produce strong results Norine Carlson-Weber has always had a passion for excellence. After being laid off in 1986, she decided to take matters into her own hands and started her own company, Alpha Source, […]
Reliable Plating Works: Profitable Sustainability Initiative Saves $1M
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- August 23, 2010
- Author: WMEP
Profitable Sustainability – a business strategy that pays. “Green isn’t a just a trend or industry buzzword. It’s a serious business strategy for any manufacturer interested in becoming more profitable, efficient and environmentally responsible,” said Judy Sullivan, a senior manufacturing specialist […]
DeCrane Aircraft Seating Company: Lean Culture Reduces Inventory by $3.5 M
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- August 23, 2010
- Author: WMEP
Lean Culture increases revenue by strengthening bonds with customers and suppliers A telephone sitting on a desk tucked away in a corner on the shop floor – it’s probably one of the most common and innocuous sights in any manufacturing […]
Harvard Corporation: Exports & Lean Lead to Growth
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- August 23, 2010
- Author: WMEP
Company is positioned to grow through exporting and serving customers with sustainability goals Founded in 1973, Harvard Corporation is a privately-owned manufacturer of filters and filtration systems based in Evansville. Its proprietary state-of-the-art filters are designed to clean fluids, such […]
Centerline Machine: Lean Culture = Triple Digit Growth
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- August 21, 2010
- Author: WMEP
Centerline Machine Drives Growth With Lean In 1996 Charlie Leiby started Centerline Machine in his garage in Waupaca with one milling machine and a vision to build his own company. His first customers were area businesses, including many farmers who […]
QPI + PSI = PROFIT
- Business Outcome: Growth
- June 23, 2010
- Author: WMEP
Quality Packaging Inc. (QPI) was at a crossroads a few years ago when a key customer faced the loss of a critical consumer products account because QPI didn’t offer an environmentally friendly retail package. QPI’s president Ken Wills drew […]
