Reduction of changeover time through standardisation of basisweights by

60%

Scope: Productivity

Use Case: Reduction of changeover time through standardisation of basisweights by 60%

1. Challenging Task: Grade variety causes extended changeover times.

Starting Point

Over the years our customer has built up a large portfolio with a wide range of colours. This causes a high variance of the basis weights. When changing grades, the necessary adjustments resulted in unproductive time.

 

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2. Systematic Approach: Working together in a workshop to find a solution

Workshop

Our Offer

  • Joint analysis of the grade portfolio
  • Agreement on objectives for grade consolidation
  • Feasibility check for colour matching

Our Tools

  • Consolidation of basis weights
  • Optimisation of grade and volume mix
     

3. Noticeable savings: Changeover time more than halved  

Your advantage

Our customer was able to reduce the changeover time by 60 % by standardizing the basis weights. The close cooperation with the Technocell Dekor experts resulted in higher productivity and process stability.

 

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