“It’s a key message
to our staff at all levels. It’s a motivator in driving us to continue
our transformational activities in delivering improved performance and,
more importantly, improved quality.”
Elekta (STO:EKTAB), the world-leading manufacturer of treatment
solutions for cancer and brain disorders, has been awarded the
prestigious World Class Manufacturing award by The Manufacturer
magazine. The award was given in recognition of the quality work
produced each year by Elekta manufacturing staff.
Elekta’s U.K. office began implementing Lean processes for manufacturing
and product development in 2007, focusing on increasing efficiency,
decreasing waste and adopting a culture of continuous improvement. Since
then, it has reached significant productivity gains and reduced quality
concerns, while at the same time manufacturing a superior product line.
The company dramatically improved its delivery/lead times and quality
efficiencies as well.
Despite working within the demands of a highly regulated industry,
Elekta sought to develop an environment in which employees felt
empowered to bring new ideas to the table and try new ways of doing
things to help improve the manufacturing process.