BackgroundLumecon is a Michigan based manufacturer of high efficiency LED lighting products. Committed to quality and constant improvement, they are able to offer industry leading product warranties and competitive pricing. Lumecon is unique among its peers for its ability to develop custom solutions in addition to offering a comprehensive standard product line.
The ProblemThe demand for efficient lighting has grown exponentially as energy costs have risen and companies seek new ways to reduce waste and expenditures. After several years of growth, Lumecon was operating near its production capacity and an expansion strategy was needed. Warehouse and production space were at full utilization presenting an additional growth constraint.
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The Solution3030 devised and implemented manufacturing, supply chain management, engineering, design, and space utilization measures which employed Lean, Six Sigma, and Just In Time (JIT) concepts. Over the course of 9 months, Lumecon was able to nearly double its production capacity, cut lead times in half, and eliminate overtime and the need for temporary workers without additional equipment, staff, or space.
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