CATEGORIES: Case Study, Machine Utilization, Manufacturing, Productivity / Throughput
Medical Device Manufacturer Improves Productivity
The Challenge
The client was seeking to make improvements in scheduling inconsistencies, imbalanced allocation of staff members, machine maintenance scheduling, and to fix backlogs and bottlenecks in the production line.
About the Client
The Client is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer for single-use medical technologies. They provide products and services to healthcare professionals and facilities around the globe. As a company, they focus on innovations that will reduce costs in the urology, oncology, and specialty surgery fields.
Financial Results Snapshot
DB&A Guarantee
- Proposed Project Cost: $1,711,252
- Guaranteed Savings Rate: $5,133,756
- Guaranteed ROI 3:1
DB&A Delivered
- Actual Project Cost: $1,711,252
- Annualized Savings Rate: $11,145,620
- ROI: 6.5:1
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