Cost Savings Success Stories
Window Hardware - Part Redesign and Procurement Improvement
This stainless steel screw machine part had increased significantly in volume, but the design and procurement methods had not changed.
$206,500 Savings!
High Voltage, Life Critical, Glove Inflator - Part Redesign and Assembly Improvement
Long assembly time due to steps required to build. High amount of rework due to lack of sealing components, and constant fastening problems. Price pressure on the cost of the finished product.
$44,470 Savings!
Laser Level Manufacturer - Part Redesign
The manufacturer was experiencing quality and cost issues with the original design. Occasionally, threads in the bracket were not properly tapped causing installation and rework issues. The cost of the metal bracket, tapping operation and rework significantly altered the competitive position of this product.
$47,400 Savings!
High Cost Fastener Redesign - Part Evaluation � Improved Fastening
High Piece Price and competitive markets created competitive pressure on the finished product. Large thread angles created quality problems and boss stressing and cracking that was not easily detected.
$34,148 Savings!
High Speed Hand Tool - Fastener Redesign
High scrap and rework was caused by the fastener over engaging into the plastic material.
$22,080 Savings!
Valve Manufacture - Part Redesign and Procurement Improvement
High cost component due to the shaving operation on a hardened fastener. Procurement issues with purchasing two components, assembly cost and time.
$5,760 Savings!
Oscillating Tool - Critical Motor Mount - Fastener Redesign - New Product Introduction
This part was presented to Field while in the new product design stage.
20 Times Longer Tool Life!
