Gemba Partner
Ship blocks and overhead cranes in a shipyard production hall

SHIPYARD AND HEAVY INDUSTRY

Create Value Every Day in Big Projects

In shipyards and heavy industry, delivery time is determined not by one big problem but by hundreds of small waits between production, material, equipment and labor. We analyze the project flow together; by making bottlenecks and losses visible we reveal ways to reach shorter and more predictable delivery times with existing resources.

OUR SECTOR-SPECIFIC REFERENCES

Companies We Are a Solution Partner To

We work side by side on the shop floor with shipyards and heavy industry companies.

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Çimsa logo
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Project-based production, long multi-stage processes, heavy equipment investments and the need for qualified labor in shipyards and heavy industry turn small delays into big costs.

OUR VIEW OF THE SECTOR

Planning and Flow Matter in Shipyards and Heavy Industry

As Gemba Partner, we address the production system end to end, from block and module production to assembly, from material flow to crane and equipment use, from subcontractor coordination to daily shop floor management.

We make work packages and the critical path visible, reduce waiting between stations, redesign site layout and material flow and increase equipment availability. With daily shop floor meetings and visual management we make progress measurable every day.

The goal is to build a controlled operation that delivers projects on the planned time, budget and quality.

Gemba Partner consultant and the customer team reviewing the control form together on the production floor
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Gemba Partner consultant giving a briefing to the team on a shipyard floor
RESULTS

Real Results Achieved at Our Customers

We turn the operational excellence and production system development work we do on the shop floor into measurable results.

30% Shorter Project Delivery Time*
25% Increase in Labor Productivity*
20% Increase in Equipment Availability*
90 daysMeasurable result
12–18 monthsTotal project duration
5–6 monthsAverage ROI
PROVEN SUCCESS STORIES

Real Results from Shop-Floor Experience

SHIPYARD · LAYOUT & FLOWROI 2 Months

35% Space Savings with Workshop Layout Optimization

Machines, stock areas and material movements were re-analyzed. With a flow-oriented new layout, production space is used more effectively while transport distances between processes and unnecessary material movements were reduced.

Space Savings+35%
Transport Distance−50%
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SHIPYARD · BUILT-IN QUALITYROI 2 Months

40% Quality Performance Increase with Right-First-Time Production

The aim was to pass sub-parts produced in welding and assembly workshops to later stages without defects. With built-in quality practices, defects were detected at the source and prevented from recurring, reducing repair and rework needs in later assembly stages.

Quality Performance+40%
Repair Times−30%
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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION · OPERATIONAL TRANSFORMATIONROI 1 Month

50% Increase in EBITDA through Operational Improvements

Workforce, capacity, shifts and production losses were addressed together. Reducing operating costs and improving resource utilization translated directly into financial results.

EBITDA+50%
Operating Cost−18%
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AUTOMOTIVE · FACTORY CONSOLIDATIONROI 4 Months

70% Space Savings through Layout Design

By redesigning production flow and process layout from scratch, operations were consolidated under one roof. The need for a new building investment was eliminated, while WIP and internal logistics movements were significantly reduced.

WIP−50%
Transfer Movements−85%
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS · LAYOUT & FLOWROI 2 Months

30% Space Savings through Layout Optimization

Machine, stock and material movements were re-analyzed. With a flow-oriented new layout, the production area was compacted while unnecessary transport and distances between processes were reduced.

Space Savings+30%
Transport Distance−40%
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DEFENSE INDUSTRY · MACHININGROI 3 Months

40% Improvement in Equipment Availability

Downtime, waiting and capacity losses in machining processes were analyzed. Actions on bottleneck equipment achieved higher production capacity from the existing machine park.

Availability+40%
Additional Capacity+25%
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ASSEMBLY · LINE BALANCINGROI 2 Months

35% Improvement in Cycle Time through Line Balancing

Station loads and operator movements were analyzed. The production rhythm of the line was balanced by redesigning bottleneck operations and applying standard work.

Cycle Time−35%
Additional Capacity+8 Days/Month
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OUR SERVICES

Our Services That Drive the Transformation

From Operational Excellence and Lean Transformation to digital shop floor management, from factory layout to capacity development, we address your production system end to end.

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Ship blocks and overhead cranes in a shipyard production hall
SHIPYARD AND HEAVY INDUSTRY

Create Value Every Day in Big Projects

In shipyards and heavy industry, delivery time is determined not by one big problem but by hundreds of small waits between production, material, equipment and labor. We analyze the project flow together; by making bottlenecks and losses visible we reveal ways to reach shorter and more predictable delivery times with existing resources.

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OUR SECTOR-SPECIFIC REFERENCES

Companies We Are a Solution Partner To

We work side by side on the shop floor with shipyards and heavy industry companies.

Damen logo
Çimsa logo
See all our references →

Project-based production, long multi-stage processes, heavy equipment investments and the need for qualified labor in shipyards and heavy industry turn small delays into big costs.

OUR VIEW OF THE SECTOR

Planning and Flow Matter in Shipyards and Heavy Industry

As Gemba Partner, we address the production system end to end, from block and module production to assembly, from material flow to crane and equipment use, from subcontractor coordination to daily shop floor management.

We make work packages and the critical path visible, reduce waiting between stations, redesign site layout and material flow and increase equipment availability. With daily shop floor meetings and visual management we make progress measurable every day.

The goal is to build a controlled operation that delivers projects on the planned time, budget and quality.

Gemba Partner consultant and the customer team reviewing the control form together on the production floor
GET EXPERT ADVICE ON THIS TOPIC Schedule a free assessment call tailored to your shop floor.
Gemba Partner consultant giving a briefing to the team on a shipyard floor
RESULTS

Real Results Achieved at Our Customers

We turn the operational excellence and production system development work we do on the shop floor into measurable results.

30% Shorter Project Delivery Time*
25% Increase in Labor Productivity*
20% Increase in Equipment Availability*
90 daysMeasurable result
12–18 monthsTotal project duration
5–6 monthsAverage ROI
PROVEN SUCCESS STORIES

Real Results from Shop-Floor Experience

SHIPYARD · LAYOUT & FLOWROI 2 Months

35% Space Savings with Workshop Layout Optimization

Machines, stock areas and material movements were re-analyzed. With a flow-oriented new layout, production space is used more effectively while transport distances between processes and unnecessary material movements were reduced.

Space Savings+35%
Transport Distance−50%
Explore the related service →
SHIPYARD · BUILT-IN QUALITYROI 2 Months

40% Quality Performance Increase with Right-First-Time Production

The aim was to pass sub-parts produced in welding and assembly workshops to later stages without defects. With built-in quality practices, defects were detected at the source and prevented from recurring, reducing repair and rework needs in later assembly stages.

Quality Performance+40%
Repair Times−30%
Explore the related service →
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION · OPERATIONAL TRANSFORMATIONROI 1 Month

50% Increase in EBITDA through Operational Improvements

Workforce, capacity, shifts and production losses were addressed together. Reducing operating costs and improving resource utilization translated directly into financial results.

EBITDA+50%
Operating Cost−18%
Explore the related service →
AUTOMOTIVE · FACTORY CONSOLIDATIONROI 4 Months

70% Space Savings through Layout Design

By redesigning production flow and process layout from scratch, operations were consolidated under one roof. The need for a new building investment was eliminated, while WIP and internal logistics movements were significantly reduced.

WIP−50%
Transfer Movements−85%
Explore the related service →
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS · LAYOUT & FLOWROI 2 Months

30% Space Savings through Layout Optimization

Machine, stock and material movements were re-analyzed. With a flow-oriented new layout, the production area was compacted while unnecessary transport and distances between processes were reduced.

Space Savings+30%
Transport Distance−40%
Explore the related service →
DEFENSE INDUSTRY · MACHININGROI 3 Months

40% Improvement in Equipment Availability

Downtime, waiting and capacity losses in machining processes were analyzed. Actions on bottleneck equipment achieved higher production capacity from the existing machine park.

Availability+40%
Additional Capacity+25%
Explore the related service →
ASSEMBLY · LINE BALANCINGROI 2 Months

35% Improvement in Cycle Time through Line Balancing

Station loads and operator movements were analyzed. The production rhythm of the line was balanced by redesigning bottleneck operations and applying standard work.

Cycle Time−35%
Additional Capacity+8 Days/Month
Explore the related service →
OUR SERVICES

Our Services That Drive the Transformation

From Operational Excellence and Lean Transformation to digital shop floor management, from factory layout to capacity development, we address your production system end to end.