Business Case
Consolidate acquisition of large U.S. competitor
Free up capital and space for expansion in Mexico
Reduce costs to meet customer cost down requirements

Actions
Led TPS implementation in 18 Mexican and 1 U.S. plants

Results

Before 39 5.5 268

Metric Inventory days (entire company) Assemblies/man hour (typical e.g.) Internal PPM (typical e.g.)

After 18 (-49%) 7.3 (+33%) 170 (-37%)

Summary
Liberated >$150 million inventory cash, supported growth
Acquired division of European competitor in Mexico
Won 2001 President's Award - best of 26 business units worldwide