Lean Success Story

Plunge into Lean Manufacturing Helps Pelican Wire Increase Sales, Add Staff
Incorporating Lean Techniques Results in Six Figure Savings and Sales for Naples Company

Pelican Wire Company, Inc., a small Naples manufacturer, moved all of its operations from four locations into one centralized building. The moved was likened to moving four different people and all of their belongings into one apartment.

However, officials of the manufacturer of custom insulated wire for a number of applications, including use in military helicopters saw an opportunity to reassess how they conduct their manufacturing processes and look at ways to streamline operations while improving sales and saving money.

Working with the Florida MEP, staff and management conducted a Time Wise® Value Stream Management System session. They were able to identify about half a dozen areas where they could make changes, eliminate steps and improve productivity and quality.

"Implementing Lean Manufacturing has contributed to sales retention, a $500,000 sales increase, cost savings of more than $200,000, and an addition of 14 new employees," said Bob Ferris, Pelican Wire manager of operations.