Case Studies
Case studies tell powerful stories of results. Review this sampling of Synchrono case studies to learn how we’ve helped transform these manufacturers – reducing inventory and lead times, increasing capacity, improving on-time delivery and more with real-time, demand-driven solutions.
Orbital ATK Proves the Merits of SyncKanban Software
This case study reviews the strategy and results of a new Lean project at the Aerospace Structures Division (ASD) of Orbital ATK. The goal of the project was to impact two key inventory metrics – improve inventory turns and reduce inventory cost; specifically, waste associated with material scrap.
- 30% WIP Inventory Reduction.
- 90% Reduction in Scrap.
- Consolidated 16 Replenishment Processes into SyncKanban.
Orbital ATK, Aerospace Structures Division
Orbital ATK is a leading supplier of composite structures for the aerospace and defense industries.
- Increased A350 program from a 1 rate to a 4 rate with an expected 12 rate in two years.
- Decreased costs by effectively managing resources and downtime events.
- Reduced unplanned work stoppages caused by ineffective processes and machine downtime events.
- Fewer missed shipments and lower inventory buffer requirements.
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Pyrotek Success Story
ETO Manufacturer, Pyrotek, synchronizes production with demand, driving on-time delivery and increased throughput.
Dynisco Success Story
Dynisco is a leader in plastics extrusion processing and the manufacturer of Vertex™, an innovative mercury-free pressure sensor.
- Reduced replenishment inventory by 40%.
- Improved inventory turns by 91%.
- Lead times reduced from 12 to 2 weeks increasing revenue by millions.
GIW Industries Success Story
GIW is a single source manufacturer of slurry and process pumps.
- Improved delivery predictability.
- Shrunk cycle times.
- Doubled revenue in just 2.5 years.
Rex Materials Group (RMG) Success Story
Rex Materials (now apart of Alkegen) provides heat containment solutions.
- Reduced lead times from 3-4 weeks to less than 5 days.
- Improved on-time shipments from 50% to 98%.
Wenger Success Story
Wenger is a capital equipment manufacturer for extrusion processing applications.
- Reduced inventory by 15%, primarily in WIP areas.
- Decreased low-stock items by 25%.
Sumiden Wire Success Story
Sumiden Wire is a manufacturer for the spring industry, and a subsidiary of Sumitomo.
- Increased production by 10%, setting all-time record.
- Increased single-machine utilization capacity from 65% to 100%.
Sundowner Trailers Success Story
Sundowner Trailers manufacturers premium horse trailers.
- Implemented in just 4 months.
- Reduced day-long reporting to seconds.
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