Manuel U.’s Post

Thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of our 4th High Level Value Stream Mapping & Strategic Layout Planning event this week, hosted in Holland, Michigan. Over a decade ago, we pioneered these integrated exercises at Adient's Seat Structures and Mechanisms plants in Mexico. In the past 6 months alone, we've extended this workshop to multiple facilities across the USA. While each implementation has addressed distinct objectives such as Material Flow enhancement, Workload Balance Optimization, End Of Production for flagship programs, and plant consolidation, the methodology remains consistently effective, delivering the anticipated outcomes. Beyond the substantial savings and identified benefits, our focus remains steadfast on refining and optimizing our transformation processes. As John Shook aptly stated, 'Whenever there is a product for a customer, there is a value stream. The challenge lies in seeing it.' #operationalexcellence #valuestreammapping #Lean

📢 SUPPLIERASSURANCE top suppliers of 2023 🌟As January comes to an end, we wanted to look back and shine a spotlight on the true change-makers in our industry. SUPPLIERASSURANCE is thrilled to honour some of our top performing suppliers, achieving the highest scores on the SAQ 5.0 in 2023, not just meeting but exceeding industry standards. 🏅 Magna International 🏅 Antolin 🏅 FUNSAN 🏅 Lear Corporation 🏅 Valeo 🏅 ETO GRUPPE 🏅 GF Casting Solutions 🏅 Henkel 🏅 voestalpine Our suppliers’ dedication and hard work have set a new benchmark for sustainability excellence, and we eagerly anticipate seeing how you'll continue to lead and inspire throughout 2024. We are particularly proud that an SME has made the top list, out-performing some of the biggest industry suppliers, showing that size does not define impact. Huge congratulations on your remarkable achievements! This is just the beginning. Stay tuned as we spotlight more incredible suppliers making strides in sustainability. #SUPPLIERASSURANCE #SupplyChain #Sustainability #Suppliers #Automotive #TopSuppliers #SAQ

This week, the SS&M Mexican team worked hand in hand with the Corporate Logistics and Supply Chain team to identify improvement opportunities to be executed during FY25. As with every time we conduct this event, a large list of ideas was generated, capturing data on the current state, future state, implementation dates, and next steps for each one. However, what stood out in this process was the methodology used. After several years of carrying out these initiatives, we now have a mature team that understands the process and knows where the opportunities will be. This synergy allows us to evaluate easily the feasibility of the ideas and calculate not only the savings but also the workload required to achieve them. I want to thank each participant in this event, and at the same time I want to congratulate the team on this example of teamwork between different internal and corporate areas. You have already identified nearly 70% of your target, and there are still many ideas left to quantify. We will meet again for a 2nd Round to go the extra mile and identify more opportunities beyond what was expected. The process is called Continuous Improvement, and it flows smoothly when you have a strong group of CI Thinkers! Alan Sanchez, Anabell Briones, Daniel Alejandro Morales Galaviz, Enrique Orlando Guevara, Carlos Mauricio Gómez Romero. Congratulations to the Ramos team! It seems the goal was set too low for you! 😉 #WeAreAdient #RecognizeAndDefine #Workshop #Logistics #SCM #CI #Savings

Quality is contagious , It sets standard that inspires excellence among coworkers . It fosters pride within team across company elevating standards and pride of being among the best in Business . Quality is difficult to inculcate till bottom of manufacturing but once it get’s in blood of your team it makes your manufacturing looks easy and beautiful. Making Automotive bulb manufacturing to international level with highest of quality standards.

Elevate Your Manufacturing: Defa International Inc. at Latin America Business Day 2024 Join Defa International Inc. as we showcase our innovative CNC machining services at the 2024 Latin America Business Day in Taipei! We're excited to connect with our valued clients and discuss tailored solutions for your custom fastener parts needs. From precision engineering to high-quality production, our expert team is here to bring your ideas to life. Don’t miss out on discovering how we can help elevate your manufacturing processes. Subscribe for more updates and insights into the world of CNC parts manufacturing! #CNCmachining #CustomParts #ManufacturingExcellence #DefaInternational #LatinAmericaBusinessDay

Guy switched from Packaging to Automotive! Driven by passion in Injection Processes.

The GSA Industries team visited to the Tenneco Germany Plant on September 2022, a pivotal moment in enhancing mutual understanding and collaboration between the two organizations. This visit was a testament to GSA Industries' commitment to staying abreast of industry advancements and building strong partnerships. As we toured the Tenneco facility, our team marveled at the seamless integration of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and cutting-edge technologies. The production lines not only exemplified precision and efficiency but also served as a source of inspiration for our own continuous improvement initiatives at GSA Industries. Engaging with Tenneco's experts provided valuable insights, fostering a collaborative spirit that is essential for the growth of both organizations. Looking ahead, we are excited about the potential for future collaboration and the mutual benefits it will undoubtedly bring. #gsaIndustries #tennecovisit #collaborationjourney #industryinsights #advancedmanufacturing #innovationexchange #sustainabilityfocus #partnershipbuilding #continuousimprovement #futurecollaboration

A big thank you to Pratik Gandhi, Regional Supplier Development Manager at BorgWarner, for sharing his professional journey with my Principles of Marketing class! Pratik's insights into supply chain challenges in the automotive industry were invaluable. He shared about the struggles automotive industry faced during pandemic and various ways his team had, to continue the show. Students had some intriguing questions: How USMCA affects car industry? How do you make agile decisions? How is the EV trend affecting your company? How is Chinese automotive industry affecting the US automotive market? How do car recalls affect the brand of the company? These questions led to a further thought provoking discussion. #SupplyChain #AutomotiveIndustry #MarketingEducation #GuestSpeaker #Gratitude #USMCA #branding #productrecalls

Great results with people in manufacturing facilities with product transfer to the most efficient processes.