- Faced stock outs due to supply chain shortages extended lead times (4-20 weeks)
- Faced high complexity: 400,000+ SKUs in portfolio, most low volume
Unlocking additive manufacturing value for manufacturing companies
Summary
Challenge
Solution
- Helped the client in identifying > 5,000 use cases where AM had cost or other benefits over traditional manufacturing
- Implementation and enablement concept
- Developed an operating model and Center of Excellence (CoE)
- Established training curriculum, tech partnerships and technology roadmaps
Value
- Unlocked overall value of $75-115M moving from traditional manufacturing approach to Additive Manufacturing
- Improved lead times and reduced backlog for client’s products
- Reduced manufacturing costs for low volume products post integration of AM
- Key value driver: Capacity increase on traditional mfg lines
Products & Services
AMOS; Operations Practice – Manufacturing & Supply Chain
AM I Navigator Maturity Model
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Strategy
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Empowerment to move faster than competitors
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Product Design
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PD1
Initial consideration of AM. Basic use of DfAM and rudimentary part adjustment. Basic validation and approaches towards standards.
PD2
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Material
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Sourcing of materials meeting internal standards. The selection of materials is now based on functional requirements of the application.
M3
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M5
Process Engineering
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Incorporating AM-specific process chains (pre-print, print, post-print) with defined processes and understood influences on part and process quality with PDCA-cycles to develop specific process parameter sets and formalize knowledge. Isolated scope on each process step.
PE3
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PE5
Production Setup
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Advanced automation with single disconnected automated process steps. Manual work for handling needed. Operator receives support through local HMI/digital tools. Defined value stream mapping and optimization.
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Manufacturing Execution
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Templates of BOM & BOP creation and mapping based on work orders. Vertical integration (OT/IT) including data acquisition and monitoring. Comprehensive tracking and tracing of parts, assets, and workforce. Integration of PLM into tool landscape and defined interfaces.
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ME5
Quality
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Product and Process quality planned and inspected for manufacturing process compliant with industry standards.
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Maintenance & Service
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Regularly performed maintenance to secure operational deficiency. Enablement of own staff for basic quick fixes.
MS3
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Environmental Sustainability
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Implemented resource efficiency measures; basic recycling and minimal energy reduction efforts; initial lifecycle assessments.
ES3
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People & Organization
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Establish a knowledgeable group of people within the organization
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Evaluate your additive manufacturing capabilities across 10 different dimensions.
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