Bottlenecks can occur anywhere on the production line. A common place for this problem to occur is the 90-degree corner, where products usually fail to move as efficiently and quickly as they do on straightaways.
Brake and suspension systems manufacturer BWI Group (BWI) of Kettering, OH, is well acquainted with this challenge. In early 2021, the company took steps to remove an ongoing bottleneck caused by a right-angle turn that serves as a buffer transfer point between its fully automated valve assembly and testing lines.