Optimizing logistic processes through Flex Flow racks
Avoiding losses caused by excessive room space allotted to an operation
Using small containers, with easy access, instead of large metal containers, reduces the necessary space for a process, generating economies and free room for other productive activities.
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Avoiding losses caused by useless stocks
Stocks of finished products, semi-finished products and raw materials do not bring added value to a company. On the contrary, excessive stocks increase costs as a result of necessary investments for manipulation.
A FlexFlow system, together with smaller and more frequent deliveries, can reduce stocks in a significant way. The FlexFlow system can be adjusted so as to contain the exact number of necessary stocks, creating a modular "supermarket".
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Avoiding losses caused by waiting, unused time
When workers are waiting for the needed components for their work to be delivered, the unused time results in losses.
Installing a FlexFlow system and using the right containers will remove the risk of interruption in the flow of raw materials.
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Avoiding losses caused by inefficient transport, extra trips
Relocating products from one place to another takes up space and money. Lean Manufacturing requires a short and practical production flow.
This problem can be solved by using trolleys to distribute all the components needed in production, to several teams, in one trip. Trolleys are less dangerous than forklifts and need less maneuvering room.
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FlexFlow facilitates raw material supply: each box, marked in a certain way, will be placed in the appropriate location on the FlexFlow racks, easily to be identified.
Useless trips to warehouses or other storage spaces bring no benefits. On the contrary, they make work more difficult and they are space-consuming.
The Modular architecture of FlexFlow work stations allow the organization of work in such a way that all the necessary components should be easy to reach and the operator can better focus on productive activities.
The advantage offered by FlexFlow is given by the proximity of individual supermarkets (FlexFlow) to the production line and consequently there is increased reaction speed to changes.
Conclusion: Many companies use too many resources for what they need
Implementation of Lean Manufacturing in your company, by using the FlexFlow system, together with smaller plastic containers and mobile trolleys, reduces the production line and the risk of accidents and unused time, incorporates several work points in one place together, reduces stocks, non-productive activities, as well as total logistic costs.
Aside from all these advantages, FlexFlow is a modular system that can quickly adapt to changes in production.
