As staffing shortages continue to impact productivity and quality in manufacturing, more and more companies are finding that documented cost reduction (DCR) programs can be helpful in identifying better, more efficient ways to operate and meet customer demand.
One example involves commercial refrigeration equipment maker Delfield, a Welbilt brand. Based in Mt. Pleasant, MI, Delfield makes refrigerators, freezers, cold pans and prep tables for commercial kitchens. Quality and production managers at Delfield recently found ways to reduce costs and better control braze quality across several plant locations by partnering with Harris Products Group on a DCR program. Harris makes brazing and soldering alloys and torches, and gas pressure regulation equipment.