Saltillo
| LOCATION: | Saltillo |
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| TYPE OF WASTE ADDRESSED: | Extra Processing |
| DATE: | 02/26/2026 |
| NAME: | Hector De la rosa |
| DEPARTMENT: | Maintenance |
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| IMPROVEMENTS | A process improvement reduced the cycle time from 82 seconds to 60 seconds on a 2-cavity mold without affecting quality. This optimization significantly increased production capacity. Production Impact Before: 87.8 parts/hour After: 120 parts/hour Increase: +32.2 parts/hour Financial Impact Value per part: $0.50 USD Additional value generated: $16.10 USD per hour Estimated Annual Impact Approximately $34,000 USD per year (based on 8-hour days, 264 working days) Result Higher machine productivity Better equipment utilization Increased output without additional labor or investment Strong annual financial benefit |