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Lean Methods Case Study
UTILITIES
Lean Provides Significant Benefits
For a power company, the logistics of having raw materials on hand to meet consumer demands are critical for efficient operations. For a utility operating a coal-fired electric generator, this issue of raw materials presented some challenges.
Six Sigma Qualtec (SSQ) determined the solution to the myriad of problems driving up cost could be addressed using Lean tools and methodologies. Scheduling efficiencies were maximized, increased demand was met with existing rail cars and track; thus significant savings were realized.
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