International Appliance Manufacturing 2008 - (Page 10) Example 4: This image shows a customer’s original design, which was found to exceed permissible stress limits during operation. By redesigning the problematic features - verifying the solution using further simulation prior to mould manufacture - the part now functions as desired and multiple assembly failures have been prevented. and knowledge banks across such a breadth of activities for the benefit of all its manufacturing locations? To address these issues requires a redrawing of the value chain – and a reassessment of the allocation of resources. With design identified as a ‘close to customer’ regional activity, Part & Process analysis is defined as a global activity, focused into one high competence centre: a confluence of knowledge from a multitude of disciplines. A Manufacturing Partner that manages risk and development process rigorously (Project Management) will contribute leveraged gains well beyond those visible on the part cost sheet. A Brand that consistently delivers innovative solutions for its customers, will generate long term loyalty and attract new opportunities. About Mike Sullivan, MBA: Following his early career in electro-mechanical products development and international technology transfer within Lucas TRW automotive, Mike Sullivan held General Management and Divisional Management roles within McKechnie Consumer Products and Marconi-Reltec Telecommunications. Joining Rosti Technical Plastics in 2000, Mike has been responsible for integrating the company’s R&D and International Technology Transfer functions, to advance the groups’ global synergies. He has since filed several patents involving polymer surfaces, infomatics and mechatronics. Mike studied at Manchester Business School UK, EADA Spain and Grand Canyon University USA, gaining his Masters degree at Staffordshire University UK. He currently lives in the UK. For further information, please contact: Tez Kurwie Rosti Technical Plastics Centaurusweg 146 5015 TA Tilburg The Netherlands Phone: +31 6 51 89 38 29 Email: tk@rosti.com 10 International Appliance Manufacturing 2008
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