Defense Manufacturing Facility Increases Productivity
The Challenge
DB&A was also tasked to initiate and implement change in the culture in each area of operations. Concerns arose regarding current practices, facility maintenance, key equipment maintenance, and production uptime. DB&A understood the concerns and successfully met the tasks and accomplished what was set out.
About the Client
An international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering a wide range of products and services brought DB&A in to improve operations and output of productivity with quality and accuracy. The plant is a core propellant manufacturing facility for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Combined Financial Results Snapshot for 4 Projects
DB&A Guarantee
- Proposed Project Cost: $3,497,320
- Guaranteed Savings Rate: $8,049,000
- Guaranteed ROI: 2.3:1
DB&A Delivered
- Actual Project Cost: $3,756,880
- Annualized Savings Rate: $9,781,362
- ROI: 2.6:1
Project Results
- 22% reduction in maintenance overtime
- 40% reduction in overtime usage in two areas of the plant
- 22% decrease in maintenance work order backlog
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