Eckhart SOLUTIONS COMPANY SUPPORT CONNECT Contact FACTORY OF THE FUTURE CONSULTING Automation Strategy, Transformation Planning, & Investment Assessment As a manufacturer, you face an increasingly complex environment where avenues for automation are readily available. We know it can be difficult to know where to invest. We work with you to develop clear, ready-to-implement plans that transform your entire operation, increase efficiency and ergonomics throughout, and ultimately maximize your ROI. Outcomes A Factory of the Future (FotF) project serves as the foundation to your manufacturing transformation journey. DOWNLOAD SAMPLE REPORT A typical FotF report out document includes: Current state analysis & future state discussion Cell or line simulation & analysis Prioritized list of projects with investment justification Technology integration & implementation plans Recommendations for operational improvements Eckhart Helps Define and Implement Your Factory of the Future Click the numbers for the name of each factory component. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 How We Work Scoping Before we arrive on-site, we work together to craft a meaningful engagement scope with clear problem definition and achievable targets. Facility Study We go to the gemba to understand your current-state operations, gather data, listen to operators, and identify areas for improvements. Collaboration We lead a collaborative workshop with your team to engage all stakeholders, brainstorm ideas, and white-board new concepts. Modeling, Simulation, & Engineering Back at Eckhart, we formalize concepts into actionable solutions, develop models to simulate your process, and define your implementation plan. Report Out We deliver executive-ready reports that clearly outline the actions you can take, the anticipated ROI, and your immediate next steps. Application Identification Concept Development Factory Simulation "4-Walls" Optimization Roadmaps and Phase Plans Investor Due Diligence Representative Factories We Help Transform Case Studies Construction Equipment OEM Eckhart FotF delivered an end-to-end operational review to prioritize how this OEM can meet its 5-year growth plan. Read More Wind Energy OEM A wind power equipment company needed to improve its quality and inspection processes. Eckhart FotF completed a cell analysis to... Read More ‹ › Back To Top LET US IMPROVE THE LIFE OF YOUR LINE. CONTACT US WARREN – ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER 6115 East Thirteen Mile Road Warren, MI 48092 Get Directions Ph: 586.722.2902 NORTH AMERICAN SALES OFFICE 570 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 Get Directions Ph: 847.881.0436 LANSING OPERATIONS 16185 National Parkway Lansing, MI 48906 Get Directions Ph: 517.321.7700 Fx: 517.321.8390 ALGONAC OPERATIONS 1800 Fruit Street Algonac, MI 48001 Get Directions Ph: 810.794.4929 Fx: 810.794.7449 DAVENPORT OPERATIONS 2701 South First Street Eldridge, IA 52748 Get Directions Ph: 563.285.7515 MINNEAPOLIS OPERATIONS 2440 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 Get Directions Ph: 763.559.2115 NORTH VERNON OPERATIONS 3450 Fourth Street North Vernon, IN 47265 Get Directions Ph: 812.346.2323 REED CITY OPERATIONS 5438 S 220th Ave Reed City, MI 49677 Get Directions Ph: 231.832.5638 Fx: 231.832.2992 Follow Us © 2021 Eckhart. All rights reserved. Get Eckhart Gear