FOCUS FORWARD, TX, LLC.
RECENT PROJECTS
Focus Forward, N.A., Inc. has conducted many projects over the years.
Our experience includes:
LEAN, 5S and SMED Six Sigma Productivity Product Innovation
ISO Implementation & Maintenance;
ISO 9001:2008 AS 9100 D for Aerospace and Defense
IATF 16949:2016 Automotive ISO 14001:2015 Environmental
ISO 17025 for Laboratories OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health & Safety
ISO 13485 Medical Equipment & MDSAP for Canadian Medical Device Certification,
IFS Food - Ver 6 for food processing certifications.
CASE STUDY #1
A chemical manufacturing and distribution company had been in business since the mid 1990's. The company has recently had a sales increase due to good manufacturing practices (GMP), the addition of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and the National Associations Distribution of Chemical Distributors RDP certification for quality distribution. With the improvement in operating processes, the company has recently acquired new manufacturing contracts as a contract manufacturer for an International Chemical company. With the increase in sales, the manufacturing process became stretched and the company was looking at having to add equipment, personnel and possibly additional building to meet supply requirements.
The goal of the Six Sigma project is to review the processes and develop a plan for the company to improve processes, productivity and present a sustainment plan to improve the operations with minimal company financial outlay
The company and Focus Forward, TX, LLC. developed a review of the processes. the studies found opportunities to improve the manufacturing area productivity by over 45% and reduce the employee wasted time and increase utilization 40%.
Focus Forward, TX, LLC.. implemented LEAN tools in the manufacturing area that improved productivity by 30%, resulting in an additional through put of over $1.5 million.
ADDITIONAL CASE STUDIES
LEAN, 5S and SMED Implementation, as NIST trained instructors and implementers, Focus Forward, TX, LLC. our goal is to strive for the most improved outcomes for our clients.
Case Study #2
A recent SMED implementation at a plastics injection molding plant found our client had excessive mold change times, and we were able to reduce the client’s total mold change time by 77%, resulting in an additional 600 molding hours annually.
Case Study #3
In a recent LEAN operational improvement, we were able to:
increase employee productivity by 48%, resulting in an additional 2,100 hours annually. Overall we increased the company's productivity 90% in the study and improvements resulting in $3.4 million in additional revenue to the company.
Case Study #4
In an automotive components company, we completed a LEAN project that resulted in the company saving 30% floor space for future new equipment and projects, developed work cells that increased productivity by 20% for the total plant and eliminated 17% forklift requirements.
Case Study #5
In a commodity parts facility, we were able to increase productivity 62% on one line, while reducing manpower requirements 21% within a three-month project timeline. Established new plant goals that resulted in total plant productivity improvements of 25% that resulted in the plant meeting or exceeding the financial goals for the year.