Running a busy manufacturing facility as large as our Reading based plant requires considerable foward planning. We utilise a bespoke software package that allows for comprehensive production management including materials, stock and machine scheduling which means we are able to cater for long term Kanban and JIT delivery programs as well as guaranteeing short lead times. We aim to provide our customers with a reliable and consistent source of high quality engineered components delivered on time and at a competetive price.
Advanced
Capacity Planning
We apply the principals of advanced capacity planning at every level from captial
plant expenditure through to individual process management decisions. To meet
the needs of the future we are always prepared to consider capital expenditure
on the correct plant and machinery. Some of our major manufacturing cells are
based
around purpose built machines and complex jig set ups that are used solely for
that
particular
task.
At an operational
level our production management software allows us to balance work load across
the available capacity to meet it allowing us to forcast several weeks to 3 months
ahead. Whilst local production requirement issues
are addressed often directly with the machine operatives and engineers including
issues such as space management, goal setting, bonus schemes and holidays.
JIT
& KanBan
We support JIT and KanBan pull models by working closely with the supply chain
to deliver when required. We use customers own standard sized containers
for ease of stock control as well as immediate deployment within the production
line. Because
we operate a flexible production schedule using multiple small machines we
are able to adapt to short term demand in responce to customers JIT requirements.