MacDon Production System
Agricultural, heavy equipment manufacturer transitioning to Lean methods
MacDon Industries Ltd. is a Canadian based manufacturer of harvesting equipment specializing in the production of pull-type and self-propelled windrowers and specialty and pick-up headers for combines worldwide. On this tour you will see a factory in transition towards Lean operations. ERP is the primary daily production execution system with lean methods overlaid and integrated. The Component Operations are job shops with balanced work output to Assembly Operations. The Assembly Lines are balanced to flow and have efficiently designed workstations and Kanban-replenished inventories. You will see the entire production flow from laser cutting, through press brake forming, manual and robotic welding, powder paint and assembly.
Rating: Intermediate
Restrictions
No competitors allowed
No cameras/recording devices
No cell phones
No high-heeled shoes
Requirements
Closed toe shoes
Safety Glasses will be provided
Hearing protection will be provided
