Case Study

Safran Seats Kestrel House increases OEE by over 40% in 12 weeks

Executive Summary:

Safran Seats Kestrel House, a global leader in aircraft seating, achieved a significant 40% increase in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) within 12 weeks by partnering with POET Systems. The implementation of POET’s specialised OEE software transformed their trim department’s productivity and efficiency.

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Client Introduction

Safran, a high-technology powerhouse in the Aerospace and Defence sectors, operates on a global scale with over 92,000 employees. Safran Seats, located in Cwmbran and Newport (UK), is a world-renowned leader in aircraft passenger and crew seating, providing cutting-edge solutions to the aviation industry.

The Challenge

Safran Seats Kestrel House faced critical challenges in their trim department, where they needed to enhance productivity and ensure consistent performance. The existing reliance on historical data from Excel spreadsheets limited their ability to make real-time adjustments, hampering the efficiency of their production processes.

The Goal

The primary objective was to implement a real-time performance measurement system that would provide immediate data and analytics, enabling Safran to monitor and optimise the productivity of their trim department effectively.

The Solution

Leveraging their positive experience with POET in other areas, Safran identified POET Systems’ OEE software as the ideal solution for the trim department. The implementation focused on two key areas:

Data Management: Enhanced data systems to pinpoint opportunities for improvement.
Process Optimisation: Streamlined the trim process for quicker product turnaround using proven improvement techniques.

This strategic approach allowed Safran to reduce delays, minimise quality issues, and improve the overall efficiency of delivering trim parts for ‘Business’ and ‘First-Class’ seat production.

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Results and Benefits:

OEE Improvement: OEE surged from 35% to 82% within just 12 weeks.

Production Hours: Good production hours increased from 900 to 1,540 per month.

Since partnering with POET, we have identified and followed the path to success. From the beginning, the dedication, knowledge, and support of the team has been exemplary. The results were outstanding – we’re absolutely thrilled with what has been achieved and we are already implementing POET at our other sister sites in Newport. Safran has seen clear and tangible benefits from this collaboration – a good partner inspires us to have confidence in what they can do – a great partner inspires us to have confidence in what we can do.”

Dafydd Davies

Safran Seats

Our focus was on helping Safran achieve their objectives, improving real-time productivity data was a key area of focus and looking at the data measuring process to identify opportunities for improvement.

By introducing POET, the Safran team had access to real-time accurate performance data, and were able to gain insights into the efficiency of the trim process and the analytics to work on the outcomes.

The POET team took a holistic approach that considered various factors, such as engagement, ease of implementation and software solutions. This approach was designed to create the biggest and most sustainable impact on the trim operation.

Lynn Davies

Conclusion

The collaboration between Safran Seats and POET Systems resulted in substantial gains in efficiency and productivity, showcasing the impact of real-time data on manufacturing processes. Safran’s success story highlights the value of a reliable partner in achieving operational excellence.

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Get in Touch for a Discovery Call

If you’d like to discuss how POET can help drive improvement in your productivity, please contact one of our team members at info@poet-systems.com. We would welcome the opportunity to spend time with you, assess the opportunities within your process, and provide a demo of our software.