Case Study: Gerber achieves faster production, consistent quality and 10x faster training with Visual Knowledge Share Ltd

Gerber - Customer Case Study

Gerber, a 80-year-old maker of hand-crafted knives and outdoor tools, faced inconsistent builds, slow knowledge transfer, and low confidence in paper-based SOPs as it transitioned to lean manufacturing. To speed production and reduce waste, Gerber partnered with Visual Knowledge Share Ltd and adopted VKS visual work instruction software to modernize training and standardize shop-floor communication.

Visual Knowledge Share Ltd implemented VKS work instructions, Forms, and a Rule Engine to digitize training, assess comprehension, and guide operators step-by-step. The result: training times dropped tenfold, faster onboarding and station changes, stronger consistency across hand-crafted builds, higher operator confidence and accountability, and reduced reliance on skilled craftsmen for one‑on‑one training.

Gerber

Jeanine Burket

Process Improvement and Logistics Manager