This project addresses late orders Saint-Gobain experiences with their superabrasive grinding wheels by implementing solutions aimed at reducing product lead time. We conducted 5S and implemented standard work documents for Saint-Gobain’s siding operation and OD grinding stations. These solutions led to a reduction in process time and increased capacity, creating a foundation for future waste reduction and reducing the need for overtime labor.

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Creator

• Ng Fang, Hong Chon
• Bhattacharjee, Shreeja
• Mera, Conrad
• Garcia, Nicol F

Contributors

• Daniello, Robert

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-032119-232409

Advisor

• Johnson, Sharon A.

Year

• 2019

Sponsor

• Saint-Gobain

Date created

• 2019-03-21

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Industrial Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright

License

• All rights reserved

Last modified

• 2021-09-11