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

• Tran Trong, Trung T.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042419-220706

Advisor

• Daniello, Robert
• Johnson, Sharon

Year

• 2019

Sponsor

• Saint-Gobain

Date created

• 2019-04-24

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Interdisciplinary

Rights statement

• In Copyright