Case Study: Brunswick achieves standardized digital work instructions and quality gains with Visual Knowledge Share (VKS)

Brunswick cuts defects by 46% with Visual Knowledge Share Ltd

Visual Knowledge Share Ltd worked with Brunswick, a global manufacturer of marine recreation equipment. Brunswick faced the challenge of standardizing complex, custom boat production processes that involved trillions of possible customer options. Their previous system of paper instructions and Excel spreadsheets was cumbersome, difficult to update, and hindered operational control and quality traceability. They needed a flexible, digital solution to implement visual standard work.

The solution from Visual Knowledge Share Ltd involved implementing VKS work instruction software, which was integrated with Brunswick's Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to dynamically create custom guidebooks for each unique work order. This integration enabled real-time, responsive guidance for operators. The results were significant, including a 46% reduction in defects per unit and a 15% increase in productivity at one facility. Additionally, the software helped streamline continuous improvement, leading to an estimated labor reduction of over $6,500 per year at one site by making guidebook updates more efficient.

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