Production Cost Optimization of a Weaving Preparation Plant
In sizing machinery for weaving preparation, the shifting of the main markets to Asia was eroding profitability. Helbling Technik was therefore assigned the task of analyzing the potential for reducing product costs.
Procedure:
- In a first step, the cost distribution for the existing facilities and the current variant-sales distribution were analyzed. Production costs as well as process costs were considered.
- Based on these prioritized search areas, several workshops with the client (engineering, purchasing, production, assembly, controlling depts.) were held to develop ideas for saving potential. Complexity, throughput time, risks, and prospects were assessed.
- The cost-reduction potential was estimated to be 12-25% (depending on the type of plant), with an ROI in 3 to 9 months.
- The project lasted 2 months.
Result:
Our client started the implementation directly after project completion.
Customer: leading weaving preparation and textile finishing company
