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Representative illustration: A premier global food supplier wanted better utilization, flow and yield after a plant expansion, at no added cost.

Case Study · Food & Beverage

A premier global food supplier wanted better utilization, flow and yield after a plant expansion, at no added cost.

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1Challenge

After expanding a meat plant, the client wanted better product flow and yield without additional cost.

2Approach

  • Studied trimmer methods and redesigned workstations and technique
  • New end-cutting fixture and cooking controls cut over-target weight to 0.2%
  • Supervisor training in waste elimination, SPC and control systems

3Results

68%

More meat trimmed per lb/hr

2.2% | 6.4%

Final | trim yield

46%

Less raw end-piece loss

80%

Less cooked product over target

Results within six weeks; 'measurable, consistent and continuing.'

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