Objectives:
  -   Improve tank lid department planning
  -   Develop a preventive maintenance plan
  -   Reduce setup time
  -   Improve effectiveness of the MIS system

Solution:
  -   Improved planning by identifying and streamlining
      information requirements
  -   Incorporate preventative maintenance on critical
      equipment to reduce down time
  -   Evaluate the MIS system for current and future
      effectiveness
  -   Introduced Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Accomplishments:
  -   Increased sales by $50,000 due to increased
      capacity
  -   Saved $180,000 in labor costs
  -   Reduction of $250,000 in inventory costs

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