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OWPS CASE STUDY: ONE FLOW® ASSEMBLY MOVE TO GARDOLO, ITALY
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BACKGROUND
Issues and Drivers
One FlowⓇ residential product sales
accelerating in Europe
Required reduced lead times to improve
customer service
Wanted to avoid modifications and
labelling changes when serving the various
member states of the European market
Needed to optimize operations regarding
inventory, logistics handling as well as
manufacturing and transportation costs
Solution
Initiated production transfer from North
America to Europe
KEY ACTIONS
Established a One Watts team to execute the transfer
Created End-to-End Value Stream
Baselined the assembly process in North America
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Analyzed resources and costs
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Prepared Europe marketing collaterals
Fully consulted and aligned with US supply all aspects of
change over to ensure a smooth seamless transfer
Established a technical and commercial Competence Center in
Europe
OUTCOME
Eruope One FlowⓇ
Sales Growth
+19%
+55%
2019
2020
2021
Lead Times (days)
Improved Production Cell
28
5
Multiple Kaizens
2019
2021
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Set-up a U-Shaped cell and updated standard work of
fabrication (smart & safe)
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Equipped the cell with a pneumatic cartridge filling system
and upgraded quality test
Improved control of the quantity of TAC Medium filled in
One Flow to minimize material waste
Driving European Certifications for One FlowⓇ
French Ministry of Health, DVGW, KIWA English, KIWA Dutch
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