Fundamental change or specific minor improvement
This service focuses on business processes at the supplier’s facility or between the customer and supplier. Its purpose is to meet agreed standards or facilitate the exchange of information and goods, thereby increasing productivity for both parties. There are numerous activities that can be addressed within a production facility. For example, revising the existing material flow concept or creating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). There may also be a need to visualise and optimise the incoming goods inspection process.
Accurate planning is essential for these activities, which is more time and resource consuming compared to a simple audit. Additionally, this service will have certain impacts on regular operations and shall receive support from concerned parties.
Employing a project management strategy will help to organize the task, define milestones, communicate policies, and more. It is of paramount significance to clarify the project’s objctives and framework conditions. Both the client and the supplier should agree on the role and competences of ICS Engineering Services as an external consultant. The project follows the PDCA cycle (Plan – Do – Check – Adjust) and includes regular reporting.
A step-by-step approach, beginning with a small project to familiarize oneself with the specific setup and stakeholders, is recommended.
ICS Engineering Services has extensive experience in industrial engineering for various clients, encompassing both single-item and series production.