Fiber materials producer gets to the bottom of waste-causing issues
Daniel Penn Associates helped a fiber-based product producer meet its waste reduction targets through data review, root cause analysis, and action steps.
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance for a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
A case study on manufacturing focusing on preventive and predictive maintenance planning and scheduling for a pharmaceutical manufacturer.
How DPA Helped a Hospital’s Engineering Department Set Its Maintenance Staffing Requirements
Helping a large medical school-affiliated hospital reassess maintenance staffing requirements for its engineering department’s shops.
The Kaizen Multiplier Effect
Team-Led Improvement Ideas Boost Safety, Efficiency, and Uptime for Precision Molding Operation CompanyA global precision manufacturer of specialty pumps for personal care products. ObjectiveConduct a process mapping to find ways to improve
Value Stream Mapping Helps Cable Manufacturer Meet Customer Requirements
Daniel Penn leads value stream mapping (VSM) and lean continuous improvement Kaizen event to increase efficiency and lead times.
A Manufacturer of Commercial Explosives Dramatically Reduces Die Changeover, Startup and Shutdown Times
A leading manufacturer of commercial explosives worked with the DPA team to reduce die changeover time for production of the company’s shock tube lines.
How One Pharma Facility’s FDA Compliance Efforts Succeeded in Maintenance Reliability
We recently worked with a pharma client using DPA’s six-factor assessment tool. The client had received an FDA 483 Inspectional Observations report, detailing several conditions and findings that put the
Slashing Set-up Time
A global manufacturer of aircraft and gas turbine components retained DPA to conduct a Kaizen event that would reduce the 18 hours required for the set-up of a key machine.
DPA Helps Sealing Products Producer Reduce Lead Manufacturing Lead Time By 64.8%
DPA helps sealing products producer reduce lead manufacturing lead time by 64.8% applying sound Value Stream Map (VSM) and other lean principles.