Case Study: Kihara Manufacturing Company achieves faster scheduling, load leveling, and over 30% inventory reduction with Asprova Production Scheduling System

Kihara Manufacturing Company cuts inventory by 30% with Asprova

Kihara Manufacturing Company, Ltd., a pipe manufacturer, faced significant production scheduling challenges at its Ibaraki factory. The process relied on cumbersome paperwork and decentralized instructions from multiple process managers, leading to confusion, excess inventory hoarding, and an inability to manage a high volume of customers and product varieties. Seeking a robust solution, they turned to Asprova Corporation's production scheduling system, drawn by its renowned scheduling speed and minimal need for customization.

Implemented by Asprova, the solution enabled centralized, daily scheduling that replaced all paperwork and provided clear, reliable instructions for the factory floor. This eliminated conflicting priorities and allowed for production in smaller, optimized lots. As a direct result, Kihara Manufacturing achieved load leveling and a major inventory reduction of more than 30%, with factory management stating that operations had become dependent on the Asprova system.