BUCHANAN, MI -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/31/08 -- Bosch Rexroth (www.boschrexroth-us.com/lean)has released a new lean manufacturing audio case history discussing areal-world example of how one company cut waste, improved quality andreduced waiting time using lean workcell components in its assemblyoperation.The audio application story can be downloaded for free from the BoschRexroth lean manufacturing podcast page atwww.boschrexroth-us.com/leanpodcast.
Featuring Mark Ellis, manager of product assembly at Bosch Security Systems(www.boschsecurity.us),this audio case history tells how the company benefitted from building amodular workcell line with components from Rexroth's Manual Production System(MPS).
Bosch Security manufactures, supplies and distributes closed-circuittelevision (CCTV) cameras and monitors, digital recording and switchingsystems, and IP network video products. When the company decided to replacetheir flagship AutoDome camera withnew and improved modular units, they opted to implement a lean workcellthat would offer more flexibility and avoid waste to help them meetproduction needs.
Rexroth provided Bosch Security Systems with aluminum structural framing,flow racks,workstation lighting, electrostatic discharge (ESD) surfaces, and other MPSproducts. Using Rexroth T-slotted aluminum structural framingas the foundation of the lean cell, all the work components are mounted ineasily accessible locations.
Rexroth's ergonomic workstationsallow parts bins, tools, shelves, and fixtures to be positioned in optimumlocations for efficient work. The workstations support one-piece flowwithin the workcell and can accommodate complete schedule flexibility withno downtime for line changeovers. This results in a production flow withoutstoppages or delay.
The "Bosch Security Lean Manufacturing Case History" is episode number fivein Rexroth's lean manufacturing podcast series, available for listening orfree download from the company's website atwww.boschrexroth-us.com/leanpodcast. The podcast series is also availablefrom the iTunes podcast library and other podcast directories on the web.
Developed by Bosch Rexroth's Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies group, each eight-to ten-minute leanmanufacturing podcast episode presents guest experts and information tohelp manufacturers and OEMs understand and apply lean principles andpractices in their businesses.
Visit www.boschrexroth-us.com/lean for more information on leanmanufacturing.
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