Improving manufacturing performance through scrap reduction at Belden Wire and Cable Company

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The Belden Wire and Cable Co. implemented a scrap reduction program in an effort to improve performance. The key elements of the program include top management support, creation of cross-functional teams, establishment of a target scrap reduction rate, organization of quality improvement teams and implementation of manufacturing cells. The program successfully reduced scrap by 50% and increased revenues by 24%.

Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing, Nonferrous wiredrawing & insulating, Copper Electrical Wire, Aluminum Electrical Wire, Production management, Electrical wire and cable industry, Electric wire and cable industry, Belden Inc., BWC, Electric wire, Copper wire, Aluminum wire

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Competing with Crayolas: manufacturing as a competitive weapon at Binney and Smith

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Binney and Smith Inc used to take a slow evolutionary approach to change until some blunt questions regarding production were asked by a prospective partner. The query induced management to formulate ways by which they could increase revenue and meet sales projections. The main result of the process was a high velocity management approach which the company successfully used to achieve its objectives.

Adhesives and sealants, Lead pencils and art goods, Management, Drawing materials, Binney and Smith Inc.

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