LEAN MANUFACTURING

Koss Aerospace is committed to lean manufacturing and continuous improvements. In 2009 we began the process of transforming our company into a lean enterprise. Our objective was to eliminate waste and improve the overall efficiency of the operation. We focused our efforts on the following activities:

  • 5S and visual management implementation
  • Process flow
  • Cellular manufacturing
  • Set up Time and Cycle Time reduction
  • Employee empowerment and recognition
  • Standardized tooling and set ups for quick change over
  • Hiring a dedicated continuous improvement manager focused on lean activities

At Koss Aerospace we have made a firm commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvements. Over the past 2 years we have seen dramatic improvements in the overall performance maintaining over 95% on time delivery and a quality rating of 99.5%.

 

NEWS

Koss Aerospace has achieved  the Prestigious Bombardier 4 Star Certification in recognition for it's efforts in achieving excellence. Koss Aerospace is a strategic supplier to Bombardier Aerospace. "Improvement is part of our business strategy"

Koss Aerospace is featured in the fall issue of Manufacturing Today

Koss Aerospace is featured in the September issue of Manufacturing for Profit Magazine

Koss Aerospace installed a second SNK 5 Axis Machining Centre capable of machining components up to 10 feet.  "This aquistion further establishes our ability to seamlessly increase our capacity without impacting customer demands". 

Koss Aerospace has installed a fully automated 5 Axis Flexible Manufacturing Cell capable of operating lights out. "This technology further establishes our global competitiveness".

Koss Aerospace was chosen by Bombardier to manufacture critical components for the new C-Series & Global 7000/8000 Aircrafts.

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