Case Study: G&W Heel Lift, Inc.
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Company: G&W Heel Lift, Inc. Location: Rolla, Missouri Industry: Manufacturing and distribution of heel lifts to health care professionals in the chiropractic and orthopedic industries Engineering Need: Increase production volumes while cutting costs for custom heel lift |
Project Overview
G&W Heel Lift, Inc. contracted with Enginuity to refine the manufacturing process of custom vinyl heel lifts it produces for health care professionals. As a company with a 38-year history of customer satisfaction, it was vital for G&W to streamline production and lower its expenditures on this product while still delivering a high-quality result for consumers. Engineers at Enginuity developed a new method of production utilizing a creative approach to material handling in order to decrease the per product price significantly and improve delivery time.
Solutions
- Develop innovative solution to promote manufacturing efficiency
- Utilize new machine technology to streamline process and enhance final product
- Maintain reliability and dependability of product
Results
- New and improved manufacturing process
- 75 percent reduction in production cost
- Expedited delivery of finished product
- Expanded production volume from 2,000 to 35,000 manufactured per month
- Increased customer satisfaction
