Scenario
Product success in new global markets was driving demand and outpacing current manufacturing capacity.
Goal
Increase productivity and efficiency of operations.
Methodology
Implement Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing tools to drive process optimization and increase capacity.
The Ascent Chemicals Staff:
- Developed sustainable methods, eliminating process waste for long-term yield improvements.
- Created perfect flight scenarios for comparison with historical data to reduce unnecessary time between processes.
- Fostered better communication of the project steps and worked cross functionally with the client’s support staff to streamline project effectiveness.
Polymerization, Drying, Particle Sizing, Solvent Recovery
- Increased daily production by a sustainable 40% with minimal capital investment.