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Representative illustration: A global tantalum producer had a 14-month cycle from ore to sale and inventory spread across 25+ locations on three continents.

Case Study · Mining & Metals

A global tantalum producer had a 14-month cycle from ore to sale and inventory spread across 25+ locations on three continents.

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1Challenge

Physical layout, process and MOS weaknesses stretched cycle time and inventory. The client set a 20% reduction goal for both.

2Approach

  • Added daily operations meetings and performance boards that tracked flow against optimum
  • Built an Enterprise Operating Profile showing how the 20% goal applied to each node
  • Linked the EOP to the ERP system so every global site worked to the same targets

3Results

45,000 lb

Inventory reduction in the first five months

20%

Reduction goal, projected at all sites in year one

25+

Inventory locations aligned

Shorter cycle times and better insight into a niche market's demand.

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