ProWerk in practice – product
Target
cost management during the development of a new series of machining centres
Brief:
A new generation of machining centres with
dramatic cost targets has to be developed for large orders in the automotive
industry while at the same time adhering to all the customer's
specifications. Our client is a manufacturer of machining centres and
interlinked production systems with worldwide operations.
Services:
- Adapt the ProWerk Cost Navigator to the
brief.
- Perform value engineering on all
components.
- Identify new suppliers.
- Incorporate suppliers
into the development process at an early stage.
- Draw up suppliers' contracts.
- Incorporate assembly into the development
process.
- Achieve permanent cost transparency with
the costs navigator
- Support the project management.
Results:
Cost reductions amounting to 51% were
achieved on the new machining centre compared to its predecessor. All
deadlines were upheld. Application of the methods to the development of
further machining centres.
Time period: 18 months