MS Companies Drives Efficiency with a 50% Overall Equipment Efficiency Increase for a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier.
MS Companies
Technology-driven workforce solutions provider to manufacturers across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
INTRO
MS Companies is a leading provider of premium talent management services, offering quality and maintenance solutions to the automotive industry. This case study highlights how MS Companies successfully supported a distressed client by stabilizing their operations and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
The client, a tier-one automotive supplier located in the Ohio region, specializes in the manufacture of automotive parts such as aluminum die-cast products (EV parts, engine parts, transmission parts), manual transmission, differential, and suspension parts.
CHALLENGE
MS Companies was approached by an OEM to support their distressed tier 1 supplier, with the need to stabilize shipments to the OEM customer. The supplier's declining quality standards and frequent machinery breakdowns caused production delays and affected the OEM's overall operations.?
SOLUTION
MS Companies implemented a customized approach that targeted two essential departments: Maintenance and Quality. Initially, MS Companies streamlined maintenance processes, reducing machinery downtime and improving part quality through quality control measures and data-driven insights provided to the OEM's Quality Engineers.
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For long-term impact, an ERP system and a Preventative Maintenance Plan were implemented to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Additionally, MS Companies ensured a stable and skilled workforce by offering contract-to-hire recruiting support, which helped the supplier consistently meet the OEM's quality and production requirements.
RESULTS
Over a span of two weeks, MS Companies provided contract support for various positions in the quality and maintenance departments, leading to immediate stability. The quick intervention streamlined maintenance, reduced downtime, and improved shipping rates. Long-term gains included a 50% increase in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through ERP and maintenance improvements, as well as workforce stability via contract-to-hire and direct-hire recruiting support. These efforts resulted in more than $1 million in savings per quarter for the client.
WHY MS COMPANIES
MS Companies stands out due to its ability to deliver quick, effective solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients. By focusing on both immediate and long-term strategies, MS Companies ensures operational stability and efficiency. Their comprehensive approach, which includes quality control, data-driven insights, and skilled workforce solutions, makes them a preferred partner for automotive industry leaders seeking to overcome production challenges and enhance performance.
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