Results from Upfront Contract Pre-Call with ABC Company ABC is the leading shower head mfg. in the lower Tri state area. Their key market is homeowners across the universe. They operate more than one location making similar parts, but this is the only location in scope at this time. They are committed to engaging with us in a Process Mapping because they have heard Fastenal is a leader in providing solutions to help them achieve industry best practices. As with all companies they are looking for cost savings opportunities and want to see what Fastenal can propose. A statement was made that they feel they are spending too much time moving product around and there has to be a better way". 5 7 8 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 22 They have allotted half a day and will be starting the day with lunch, allotting time for a kick off meeting, and department interviews to follow. They also have mentioned that pictures will be allowed in the plant, but only of inventory storage areas, not to include production or personnel. A plant map will be provided both in hard copy as well as electronic forms. They are planning to have the plant Manager, Production Manager, and Production Tool Crib Manager available for interview throughout our visit. Assignment Expectations 1) Estimate the Current State Total Cost of Ownership for the processes within scope utilizing the "Current State Calculator" in this packet. 2) Create a Current State Flow Chart for any of the processeI you uncover within scope and identify any of the 8 Central Wastes within those processes. 3) Create a Current State Spaghetti Diagram for your facility based on the information you gathered to depict the daily motion in the facility. 4) Determine the Lean Tools you believe would reduce waste in the future state 5) Estimate the Future State Total Cost of Ownership based on the solutions you'd like to provide 6) Create a Future State Flow Chart depicting the Future State Processes 7) Create a Future State Spaghetti Diagram depicting the Future State motion within the facility 8) Present your findings in a 15-20 minute presentation Results from Upfront Contract Pre-Call with ABC Company ABC is the leading shower head mfg. in the lower Tri state area. Their key market is homeowners across the universe. They operate more than one location making similar parts, but this is the only location in scope at this time. They are committed to engaging with us in a Process Mapping because they have heard Fastenal is a leader in providing solutions to help them achieve industry best practices. As with all companies they are looking for cost savings opportunities and want to see what Fastenal can propose. A statement was made that they feel they are spending too much time moving product around and there has to be a better way". 5 7 8 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 22 They have allotted half a day and will be starting the day with lunch, allotting time for a kick off meeting, and department interviews to follow. They also have mentioned that pictures will be allowed in the plant, but only of inventory storage areas, not to include production or personnel. A plant map will be provided both in hard copy as well as electronic forms. They are planning to have the plant Manager, Production Manager, and Production Tool Crib Manager available for interview throughout our visit. Assignment Expectations 1) Estimate the Current State Total Cost of Ownership for the processes within scope utilizing the "Current State Calculator" in this packet. 2) Create a Current State Flow Chart for any of the processeI you uncover within scope and identify any of the 8 Central Wastes within those processes. 3) Create a Current State Spaghetti Diagram for your facility based on the information you gathered to depict the daily motion in the facility. 4) Determine the Lean Tools you believe would reduce waste in the future state 5) Estimate the Future State Total Cost of Ownership based on the solutions you'd like to provide 6) Create a Future State Flow Chart depicting the Future State Processes 7) Create a Future State Spaghetti Diagram depicting the Future State motion within the facility 8) Present your findings in a 15-20 minute presentation
