Expand Electronic Component Operations in Clean Room
Client:
Bosch
Industry:
Industrial
Solution:
Distribution Systems Integration
Bosch is a multinational engineering and technology conglomerate operating in 60 countries, seeking to expand kitting operation in Juarez, Mexico.
Challenge
- Bosch sought to kit their wiring harnesses, with completed kits routed to storage and called back for shipping upon order
- Based on facility evaluation, the best location for this operation would be at their Juarez, Mexico location
- Sensitive, sophisticated wiring harnesses needed to be handled with extreme care in a clean room environment
Solution
- DLN implemented a new conveyor system to route parts and electrical components after kits were assembled and placed into totes
- Conveyor sent totes to buffer system, then stored on racks until needed for shipping
- Upon order, conveyor brings kits from storage to be staged for shipping
Results
- Clean room conditions included air vestibule to control environment when storing electrical components
- Labor reduced by 20% with a new process for moving materials from one level to another within the facility
- Building footprint planned for this operation reduced by 10%
