Workers were spending time waiting for machines to break-down for repair—then reacting—versus performing preventative maintenance. Also, front-line supervisors in the maintenance area had few established metrics to drive decisions. The management culture was well-intentioned and valued hard work, but lacked the understanding of how to manage with accurate metrics and data.
A Private Equity holding organization (Client), acquired a Canadian-based global wood manufacturer (Company). The Company has an annual production capacity of approximately 2.5 billion square feet of oriented strand board across four locations throughout Canada.
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This is custom heading element 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...
This is custom heading element The Challenge The client was looking to create financial capacity in order to upgrade their technical talent and scale its growth through systems and processes. About the Client The client, a global provider of products, services, and solutions for the military defense and civil security industry. Download Case Study Financial...
This is custom heading element The Challenge The company reached out when their on-time delivery rate had dropped to 60% at one of their plants. They needed to ramp up their ability to consistently meet the growing demand for their parts and knew DB&A would deliver results. About the Client A leading manufacturer of a...
This is custom heading element The Challenge The client was working to implement an advanced tool set and struggling to meet the precise process controls required. These quality control issues created delays in production, increases in re-work, and excessive waste. About the Client A North American steel mill and manufacturer with six production sites turned...
