The document discusses implementing a batch build process for the 304 Family of Cameras to improve productivity and reduce costs. Batch building this high-volume product family would eliminate waste from the traditional pull-pick method. A work station would be created in production to build and test large quantities of cameras in batches due to the family requiring few components. Batch building would meet demand and offer the greatest cost savings compared to the current process. A proposed value stream map outlines the batch build process from receiving materials to finished goods storage.

1. My Company
Productivity Improvement
Batch Build
8/3/2016
Juan Burnett

2. Problem Statement
After last weeks meeting, it was determined that to further improve in the elimination of waste and attain our
cost per unit goal building the 304 Family of Cameras, batch building would be the greatest potential. In order
to do so, we would create a work station in the Production area. Both to build and to test large quantities of
family cameras due to this particular family requiring the fewest quantity of components to build, therefore
demanding the least amount of footprint. This family of cameras being of the top 3 products by volume, will
offer the greatest cost savings by batch building to meet demand.
Batch building this family would eliminate the costs associated with our traditional pull-pick method which
creates the highest cost association because of multiple handling, pre staging and movement into production
by our warehouse associates across 3 shifts.
By implementing a Batch build method we can possibly produce a weekly requirement by building with one
person on an as needed basis after further utilizing trend data to determine quantity.

3. Receive
Material
following
process
Quality
Inspection
Put Away
Material /
Note
location
Upload
Location
Fill Rack /
Pallet in
Batch area
per schedule
Batch Build
specified
weekly / Daily
Requirements
Move to
Finished
Goods
Storage
Finished Goods

4. Error Proof and Quality
Inspection In Station
Shipping
Batch Build Value Stream

5. Ideal Workstation for Batch Build M304 Product Family
M304 Product Family M304 Product Family
Small Lot
Parts Rack