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Communication at Ellex Medical Lasers. Sharing information with the workforce
A highly skilled employee at Ellex, involved in the production of a whole component
Skilled workers are best placed to suggest improvements to how they work and improvements to the jigs and fixtures they use
Investment in training gives employees the skills required to make high quality products
Working in a cell or on a single component can give employees a sense of ownership
Producing high quality products provides some insulation from low cost competition, moreover, premium markets generate premium profit margin
Efficient movement of products between machines through automation
Machines with the ability to undertake a range of tasks or to a range of specifications
High tech automation requires the upskilling of workers to deal with more complex procedures
Laser guided trucks improve efficiency, accuracy of orders and accuracy of inventory checks
Experimenting with new products can lead to a dominant market position
Bickford's have greater control over the supply chain as they now blow their own bottles
Sharing financial, output and performance data with the workforce through prominent noticeboards
Making components 'in-house' rather than buying them externally allows greater control over price and quality (building motors)
Multi-skilled employees can do different jobs around the workplace, allowing for fluctuations in demand and improving flexibility
Seeley International undertakes is own plastics moulding guaranteeing the quality of the product
Assembly in cells gives employees ownership of a component or process
Research can result in the development of new and improved products
Team work in cells can be a more efficient production method and more enjoyable for employees
Large robot arms bought by Seeley International to move components efficiently between machines
Employees are given ownership of a process or machine which gives them a sense of responsibility, pride in their work and focus on quality
Bottom-up communication channels give employees the opportunity to make suggestions and efficiency improvements
Developed and hosted by the Australian Industrial Transformation Institute, Flinders University of South Australia