Projects
Our team of specialists customize each project to a client’s specific needs and business objectives, We never take a template approach. The results are process-driven solutions for a wide range of global industrial challenges.
Master Planning
Our primary goal in Master Planning is maximization of a client’s return on their purchase and investment. The VCS team recognizes that data analysis leads to powerful solutions, so we focus on each operation in detail, prioritizing all potential short and long-term plans for implementation. Typical Master Plans may include:
- Business Plan Review
- Operations Audits
- Benchmarking Analysis
- Motion and Time Study
- Method Study
- Current Condition Assessment
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Conceptual Solution Development and Evaluation
- Solution Simulation
- Consolidation and Expansion Options
- ROI Analysis
Detailed Design
Our design approach – from operational layouts and sub-systems to full WMS and ERP design – tailors equipment, workflow and software to the organization for optimized efficiency and ROI. From our Systematic Layout Planning approach to a detailed specification and bid approach for vendor selection and monitoring, we measure and verify every aspect of a project through every step.
- Workflow Design and Process Improvement
- Facility Layout Planning
- Material Handling System Design
- Operating Process Documentation
- Lean Training Programs
Implementation
We strive to maximize our time, assuring clients of the highest return with the lowest effort and cost.
- Project Management
- Vendor Proof of Performance
- Start-up, De-Bug and Construction Interface
- Application of Lean Manufacturing Principles and Techniques
- Line Balancing
Motion and Time Studies
A time and motion study is used to determine the amount of time required for a specific activity, work function, or mechanical process. By determining the work elements and cycles to be studied, capturing cycle time data, and using statistical analysis, accurate times can be calculated and used for planning, measurement, and comparison purposes. Time studies are used for a variety of initiatives such as:
- Performance measurement
- Incentive programs
- Staffing
- Occupancy Analysis
- Workload planning
- Performance Measurement
- Identification of non-value-added activities
- Distribution and warehousing operations
- Medical laboratories
- Call centres
- Manufacturing and refurbishing facilities
- Hospitals and clinics
- Data processing and data entry functions
- Trucking and transportation operations
- Retail store operations
- Administrative and technical support functions
- Inside and outside sales operations
- Field service operations
- Service and repair facilities
- Accurate times for job functions
- Amount of processing time for equipment/automation
- Calculated time reduction for process, layout, technology, or workstation changes
- Percentage of time utilization by operators and/or equipment
- Appropriate staffing levels based on workload
- Batch processing times, turn-around times, cycle times, process lead time, change-over time, etc.
- Percentage of non-productive time during a given time period
- Amount of time spent on random, non-value-added activities, such as equipment changes, system failure, etc.
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Measure
"To ascertain the extent, dimensions, quantity, capacity, etc., of, especially by comparison with a standard". We feel it is important to make decisions based on actual data and not on assumptions. There can be a disconnect between what we think the issue is and what the data tells us.
Simplify
"To make less complex or complicated; make plainer or easier". Our goal is to simplify all processes before making any changes. This ensures that we are not creating processes to work around years of quick fixes. "That's just the way I've always done it..." is not an acceptable process step.
Standardize
"To bring to or make of an established standard size, weight, quality, strength, or the like". It is important to set standards for repetitive and non-routine work. This includes having standard processes and operating procedures, as well as standard times for activities.
Realize
"To make real; give reality to (a hope, plan, etc.); to convert property or goods into cash or money". At VCS, we don't hand you a report with cool graphics and say "Here is what we recommend." We work with you every step of the way. Regular meetings during the project ensure you are aware of our findings throughout the course of our studies. We make suggestions and recommendations as we go. We can also help you with implementing any changes that may be required, whether they are during or after the studies. So while you will get a final report at the end of the project, nothing in it should come as any surprise!
- Time and Motion Study
- Operation Excellence
- Lean Management
- Training and Implementation of TPM, 5S, Quality Circle and Kaizen
- Productivity Improvement
- Enhance Production
- Profitability improvement
- Manpower Optimization
- OEE Improvement