Productivity increased significantly by 78%

San Francisco Bay Area leader in the manufacture of custom-made cultured marble, granite and onyx fixtures.

Cultured Marble Products (CMP) engaged Manex to analyze areas of opportunity to improve its operations, and implement process optimization solutions, while simultaneously providing training to its employees. These activities will be instrumental in enabling CMP to improve upon its efficiencies, achieve higher levels of profitability, and ultimately produce better products for its customers.

To achieve these objectives, Manex tailored a phased approach with the CMP management team.

Product Flow Observations & Recommendations
Product Flow Improvement Implementation
Back Office/Finance Function Observations & Recommendations
Energy Audit and Recommendations
Continuous Improvement Activities and ETP Grant Support
Additional Consulting, Advisory, Implementation and Training

This systematic approach has led to the identification and implementation of process improvements and standard work practices across the operation.

Specific results include:

134% improvement in 5S score (year-over-year)
78% improvement in productivity
20% reduction in scrap
51% reduction in remakes
76% reduction in rework
Workforce development improvements of $290,000.
DOE energy assessment of $10,000

Productivity increased significantly by 78%.