Chapter 17

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Project: Eliminate Rework—Fiberglass Bath Tubs and Showers

This chapter will take you through a focused effort to eliminate rework in a fiberglass bath tub and shower stall manufacturing plant. Most every manufacturing plant has to deal with reducing and eliminating rework. This factory is no different. Let’s join the team.

You: Good morning. The purpose of this meeting is to generate a discussion and strategy to eliminate the high levels of cosmetic fiberglass rework we are dealing with. We all know the cost of this rework is hitting our bottom line hard. In addition, this rework is hitting us twice in the form of warranty. Many of ...

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