L2L part of total productive maintenance solution that helped auto powertrain maker BorgWarner increase overall equipment effectiveness.
Manufacturing News covers the implementation of Leading2Lean at BorgWarner. The switch increased OEE of an operating area by 10% in six months. The plant began to quickly become more efficient and with better data were able to identify weaknesses.
"The plant was soon able to handle an increase in product demand while still improving first pass yield ratios, reducing scrap, maintaining high production levels, better utilizing labor resources and improving overall communication with management and employees. The team maintained high levels of operational availability - some areas as high as 90%."
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Original version: 18 July 2024
Written by: Evelyn DuJack
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