Anixter Case Study Video
Hurst
Green Plastics Ltd is delighted to be featured in the brand new Anixter
Aerospace Hardware case study video.
Anixter’s READY! Material Management Services have been successfully
implemented at Figeac Aero in France, and Hurst Green Plastics’ TwinBin® &
FlagBin® system are a key component to the success of the program as is clearly
demonstrated in the video.
The video can be seen here.
Previously, Figeac Aero had suffered while managing, in-house, all their
inventory of small parts, rivets and fasteners (c class consumables) used in
their manufacturing and sub-assembly areas. Figeac Aero personnel
accessed the parts as and when required for use on the shop floor, with the
parts being stored in traditional bins.
Stock outs and line stoppages were a common occurrence, which was caused by
under stocking, and eventually led to costly over stocking of each part.
Staff often left the production line to chase up on parts required
leading to a reduction in work output.
Anixter’s team worked very closely with Figeac Aero to determine and identify
causes and solutions to the issues experienced in the day-to-day control of
their supply chain.
By utilising Hurst Green Plastics Ltd, TwinBin® and FlagBin®
system, Anixter was able to offer Figeac a true, easy to manage, lean KanBan
system.
Moving the bins right next to the assembly line greatly reduced the time spent
by the skilled production personnel looking for their parts and increased
productivity. The TwinBins® allowed Anixter to quickly and
visually identify which parts required re-ordering and also allowed Figeac to
see which bins Anixter had “actioned”.
Anixter also has the facility to quickly deliver the parts into Figeac so that
there are no stock outs, production can continue and 100% traceability of parts
can be obtained.
Please contact us for more information!
