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

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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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Dynisco Client Success Story

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• Reduced replenishment inventory by 40%
• Improved inventory turns by 91%
• Lead times reduced from 12 to 2 weeks increasing revenue by millions

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GIW is a single source manufacturer of slurry and process pumps

• Improved delivery predictability.
• Shrunk cycle times.
• Doubled revenue in just 2.5 years.

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• Reduced lead times from 3-4 weeks to less than 5 days.
• Improved on-time shipments from 50% to 98%.

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• Reduced inventory by 15%, primarily in WIP areas.
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• Implemented in just 4 months.
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