How to Tackle Overall Equipment Effectiveness
Original equipment effectiveness (OEE) is the product of availability, performance and quality. Knowing how to use these elements can help manufacturers improve operations.
How to speed mass vaccination
Process improvements at Hartford’s Dunkin’ Donuts Park clinic increase COVID-19 vaccination rate by 207 percent in five weeks!
Manufacturer’s “Rack Stars” shave cycle and wait times
Daniel Penn Associates helped rack systems manufacturer reduce cycle and wait times.
Root Cause Analysis and The Five Whys help cable manufacturer regain control of production cell
Daniel Penn Associates helped a precision cable manufacturer reduce lost runs by 83%.
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
How the kaizen multiplier effect can optimize machine staffing and layout for increased productivity in manufacturing.
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.