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Bosch Security Systems Improves Production Using Modular Lean Assembly Workcell Components from Rexroth

May 6, 2008

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Bosch Rexroth Corp.
Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies
816 E. Third St.
Buchanan, MI 49107
800-REXROTH
info@boschrexroth-us.com
www.boschrexroth-us.com


When Bosch Security Systems decided to replace their flagship security camera with new and improved modular units, it opted to implement a lean workcell that would offer more flexibility and avoid waste. A corporate lean manufacturing initiative called Bosch Production Systems (BPS) was the starting point.

BPS focuses on eight key principles: process orientation, pull system, perfect quality, flexibility, standardization, transparent process, waste elimination, and associate involvement. Click here to learn how Bosch transformed its assembly process.


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