Case Study

Brantham – Output increased by over 40% in 8 Weeks

The Client 

Brantham Engineering based in Essex is a profitable electronics company with a growing order book. They provide a comprehensive range of sub contract services including electronic PCB population- both SMT and through hole, wiring and test.

The Brief

Brantham had an expanding order book and were keen to ensure customer lead times and on time delivery did not slip.

Zambant’s remit was simple - to increase output whilst maintaining quality.

Our Achievements

• Output was increase by over 40% in 8 weeks

• Reduced machine programming time from 20 to 2 hours per week

• Set up and changeover times were reduced by 90% on some jobs by introducing quick changeovers (SMED)

• Materials control project improvement plan implemented

• Introduced automation to reduce programming time by over 80%