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Continuous improvement solution boosts Barloworld efficiency

10 August 2010
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Continuous improvement solution boosts Barloworld efficiencyA continuous improvement programme has generated cost savings and better process outputs for Barloworld Handling.

According to the company the Six Sigma tools and techniques have significantly enhanced the efficiency of its operations and improved customer service levels.

Commenting on the scheme, Barloworld field service manager Phil Marles said that key "positives" have been a better working relationship with Hyster, as well as boosts to "both manufacturing and quality testing".

A total of 16 staff members from the company have "black and green belt" qualified in order to deliver improvement initiatives since the launch of the Six Sigma programme in April 2008.

It is aimed at enhancing consistency and quality, with schemes achieving faster response times from engineers, a reduction in waste and fewer breakdowns, among other outcomes.

Those considering taking operations training courses may also be interested to learn that forklift supplier Barloworld recently implemented a new fleet management system for materials handling equipment, which analyses live performance data through a web portal.ADNFCR-3058-ID-800019821-ADNFCR
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