from a recent newsletter…
"In December,Cirrus’s production rose to one aircraft per business day. This rate highlighted where improvements in productivity and capacity could be made. The restructuring of the manufacturing organization and modifying the process flow, in a number of areas, is expected to reduce the production cost of each aircraft. This will result in lower volumes short term; however we will maintain earnings projections and will preserve short term cash flow. This will provide a stronger platform for future growth.
…Thus, the manufacturing process has been reorganized into four lines: sub assembly, wings,fuselage, and final assembly, along with the appointments of line managers. Lines will be supported by teams consisting of engineering, quality assurance, supervisors and leads in each subdivision…
also mentions that there is a field of eight
institutions interested in investment …with three having visited the facility in Duluth…
They are looking to flush out the lead investor currently…
Sounds like someone has found their way towards the Toyota Production system.
from a recent newsletter…
"In December,Cirrus’s production rose to one aircraft per business day. This rate highlighted where improvements in productivity and capacity could be made. The restructuring of the manufacturing organization and modifying the process flow, in a number of areas, is expected to reduce the production cost of each aircraft. This will result in lower volumes short term; however we will maintain earnings projections and will preserve short term cash flow. This will provide a stronger platform for future growth.
…Thus, the manufacturing process has been reorganized into four lines: sub assembly, wings,fuselage, and final assembly, along with the appointments of line managers. Lines will be supported by teams consisting of engineering, quality assurance, supervisors and leads in each subdivision…
also mentions that there is a field of eight
institutions interested in investment …with three having visited the facility in Duluth…
They are looking to flush out the lead investor currently…