Increased Productivity with Digital Work Instructions for a Leading Automotive OEM

Client

The client is the North America subsidiary of a global manufacturing conglomerate of worldclass automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment.

Challenges

Process inefficiencies due to outdated procedures, inefficient training and communication, and lack of visibility for line workers on real-time work updates lead to a decline in productivity and an increased carbon footprint.

LTM Solution

• Digitization of instructional processes for Line Associates through automated work instructions has helped address varied production volume scenarios.
• Digital instructions enabled the generation of process and model customized shop floor instructions.
• Application of mobile technology to field force enabled real-time alert triggers to shop floor operators for change of model and process.
• Integration of database manufacturing processes with manpower skills and training data ensured appropriate allocation of workers to processes and devices.
• Notifications of worker safety on Personal Protective Equipment helped enhance the process.

Business Benefits

• $1.5 million in annual savings from reduced manual processes.
• 5% reduction in time to repair.
• 5% reduction in inventory repair.
• 20% increase in productivity from improved work instruction visibility.
• Reduced carbon footprint achieved through digitized instruction processes.