Nemectra

Production Analysis

The potential for optimization is there in every company. The question is which improvement projects produce the greatest benefits with the least effort.
Our many years of practical experience in a broad spectrum of different industries enable us to define the ideal solution for your needs.

Starting with an initial assessment, we work with you to identify high-impact areas in handling optimization, automation, digitalization, and energy efficiency. From this, we develop a tailored value plan and support the implementation with a detailed profitability analysis.

If requested, we supervise the implementation until the target key performance indicators have been achieved.

Cost Reduction

Improving the competitive situation requires a systematic and holistic focus on product costs. Based on your target costs and the results of a production analysis, a function-cost analysis of the product and an intensive examination of the supply base, the necessary fields of action are identified and the overall potential evaluated.
Effective implementation typically involves the full range of optimization tools, with a focus that extends beyond in-house production processes to also encompass those of suppliers.
Clear objective setting and consistent project control ensure that the change process remains transparent and measurable.

Total Productive
Maintenance

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a systematic approach to increasing machine availability and the dedicated use of maintenance resources. In predefined steps, key problems are eliminated, employees are trained, and a maintenance program is developed.

Using appropriate visualization tools, the maintenance status of machines can be instantly assessed. A key focus is on enabling operators to understand the condition of their equipment and to autonomously perform basic inspection and maintenance tasks. All insights gained are systematically integrated into the standard requirements (URS) for the procurement of new machines.

We would be happy to reflect on the potential of your machinery together with you.

5S Order and Standards

The 5S method forms a central foundation for the sustainable improvement of order and cleanliness in production. The focus is on the so-called Best Point - the optimal place for materials, employees and tools. As part of a structured, five-step procedure, all items relevant to the process are identified, prioritized and arranged according to their importance. Unimportant items are consistently removed or disposed of, while objects that are regularly accessed are placed close to the employee. We optimize movement sequences by reducing them to the shortest and most efficient path. The defined target process is presented transparently for all those involved so that deviations - for example due to missing or incorrectly placed material or tools - are immediately recognizable. Regular audits using standardized checklists enable the calculation of key performance indicators showing the maturity of the process. Shopfloor managers use these to identify specific areas where action is required and initiate measures for sustainable process improvement.

Quick Changeover

Quick changeover concepts are integral components in today’s lean production approach. Short changeover times save money through improved productivity and they enable quick adaptation to changing customer demands resulting in reduced inventories without added organisational burdens. The SMED quick changeover method follows a firmly established scheme. Based on an analysis of the changeover procedure in its current state, we work together with the operators and specialists to create an optimised changeover procedure. This optimised version includes approaches for synchronous changeover involving several participants, as well as technical solutions aimed at simplifying the changeover process. Our experience covers a wide range of industries and systems. You can rely on our project experience.

Multimachine Operation

Classic line production with a fixed assignment of workers to their workplaces is extremely complex in regard to aligning all the job tasks and duties, and it is inflexible in relation to production output. Multiple machine operation offers enormous savings potentials for such situations.

All of the benefits resulting from "Continuous Improvement" are immediately evident in increased productivity. Its implementation generally gives rise to questions regarding the suitable cell layout, the maximum number of workers per cell, acceptable walking distances or reduced levels of handling resulting from the installation of smart fixtures.

Together with our customers, we develop highly efficient assembly systems by leveraging our analysis tools and a broad portfolio of best-in-class examples.