Scrap Reduction of Ventral Hernia Product in Foil Pouches for Manufacturing Line #7

Abstract

Scrap generated in finished products is one of the top contributors that negatively impact the production goals and budget in most of the production industries. This paper shows a scrap reduction project conducted in a medical device company. The aim of the project was to reduce the scrap generated in the final seal operation, specially scrap in foil pouches for the ventral hernial repair product. The project was worked by focusing on finding the source of scrap and implementing corrective actions based on the findings. It was found that the cause of the scrap was a combination o of equipment and training opportunities. The procedures were updated, and corrective actions were taken in the sealing equipment. This corrective action leads to achieve the goal of reducing the scrap and increase the production output. Key Terms ⎯ Foil, Pouch, Sealing, Yield.