{"id":10142,"date":"2025-02-04T16:59:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T15:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/praxisbeispiele\/optimierung-der-fliessfertigung-bei-einem-landmaschinenhersteller\/"},"modified":"2025-02-05T16:18:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T15:18:22","slug":"optimization-of-flow-production-at-an-agricultural-machinery-manufacturer","status":"publish","type":"f4_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/project-examples\/optimization-of-flow-production-at-an-agricultural-machinery-manufacturer\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimization of Flow Production at an Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-tagline\">Project Example<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">Optimization of Flow Production at an Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-large\">For a leading agricultural machinery manufacturer, we optimized the flow production of complex products with high variance. Our goal was to sustainably increase the first-pass yield and manufacturing quality, as well as improve the supply situation on the production line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Optimierung-der-Fliessfertigung-bei-einem-Landmaschinenhersteller2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Optimierung-der-Fliessfertigung-bei-einem-Landmaschinenhersteller2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Optimierung-der-Fliessfertigung-bei-einem-Landmaschinenhersteller2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Optimierung-der-Fliessfertigung-bei-einem-Landmaschinenhersteller2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Optimierung-der-Fliessfertigung-bei-einem-Landmaschinenhersteller2-1-700x700.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The client operates a flow production for very complex products in various versions with a batch size of 1. Challenges included missing parts, supply bottlenecks, and above-average rework efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\"><strong>Specific Task<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our task was to analyze existing data from ERP and MES systems to create transparency and recognize patterns in error profiles. We conducted detailed root cause analyses and derived optimization measures based on lean production principles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KBC Solution Approach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We applied established quality methods such as fault tree analysis, Ishikawa diagram, and 5-Why analysis. Problem-solving teams were formed, and the implementation of sustainable solutions was supported. By creating transparency regarding the missing parts and supply situation, we were able to effect targeted improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\" f4-block-team-single-teaser-kbc alignfull is-layout-constrained type-large alignfull alignleft has-background has-dark-background-color\"   >\n\n    <div class=\"team-single__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-media\">\n            <div class=\"team_member  align--left\"><div class=\"team_member__image\"><div class=\"f4_img--adaptive team-single-image\" ><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--mobile square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Martin_Betz_Expertise-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, keine Haare, blaue Augen mit Brille, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd und dunkelblauen Anzug, stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Martin_Betz_Expertise-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Martin_Betz_Expertise-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Martin_Betz_Expertise-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--desktop square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Martin_Betz_Expertise-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, keine Haare, blaue Augen mit Brille, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd und dunkelblauen Anzug, stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Martin_Betz_Expertise-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Martin_Betz_Expertise-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Martin_Betz_Expertise-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team_member__copy\"><div class=\"team_member__title\">Martin Betz<\/div><div class=\"team_member__jobtitle\">Director<\/div><ul class=\"team_contact_links\"><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--email-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"m.betz@kbc-consultants.com\" href=\"mailto:m.betz@kbc-consultants.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--phone-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"+49 151 148 472 13\" href=\"tel:+4915114847213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"block-inner\">\n            <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Achieved<\/strong> <strong>Effect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through our measures, we were able to sustainably increase the first-pass yield and product quality. The supply and missing parts situation on the production line was significantly improved. Quality problems and error frequency per manufactured product were demonstrably reduced. We established &#8220;calm on the production line&#8221; and ensured relief for employees. The first-pass yield was increased by over 40%.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a leading agricultural machinery manufacturer, we optimized the flow production of complex products with high variance. Our goal was to sustainably increase the first-pass yield and manufacturing quality, as well as improve the supply situation on the production line.<\/p>\n<p>Background<\/p>\n<p>The client operates a flow production for very complex products in various versions with a batch size of 1. Challenges included missing parts, supply bottlenecks, and above-average rework efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Specific Task<\/p>\n<p>Our task was to analyze existing data from ERP and MES systems to create transparency and recognize patterns in error profiles. We conducted detailed root cause analyses and derived optimization measures based on lean production principles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>KBC Solution Approach<\/p>\n<p>We applied established quality methods such as fault tree analysis, Ishikawa diagram, and 5-Why analysis. Problem-solving teams were formed, and the implementation of sustainable solutions was supported. By creating transparency regarding the missing parts and supply situation, we were able to effect targeted improvements.<\/p>\n<p>Achieved Effect<\/p>\n<p>Through our measures, we were able to sustainably increase the first-pass yield and product quality. The supply and missing parts situation on the production line was significantly improved. Quality problems and error frequency per manufactured product were demonstrably reduced. We established &#8220;calm on the production line&#8221; and ensured relief for employees. The first-pass yield was increased by over 40%.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10147,"template":"","f4_portfolio_taxonomy":[54],"class_list":["post-10142","f4_portfolio","type-f4_portfolio","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Optimization of Flow Production at an Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer - KBC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Flow production optimized at agricultural machinery manufacturer: Direct runner rate increased by 40%. 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