he grinding machines were relocated to a production area closer to where scrap material is generated, eliminating the need to transport material across an internal boulevard using a forklift.

Prior to this improvement, operators were required to cross high-traffic internal routes multiple times per day, resulting in lost labor time, increased forklift usage, and elevated safety risks related to internal vehicle traffic.

By relocating the grinders, the following measurable benefits were achieved:

Elimination of approximately 250 labor hours per year, equivalent to $552 USD in labor cost savings.

Reduction in forklift operating time, generating an estimated annual savings of $2,206 USD.

Mitigation of internal traffic risks, preventing at least one potential forklift-related incident per year, representing an estimated savings of $882 USD.

The total estimated annual savings generated by this Kaizen initiative is approximately $3,640 USD per year, in addition to significant improvements in safety, workflow efficiency, and operational flow.