volker schmitz, ph.d. president, schmalz inc.. march 19th, 20132 presentation outline speaker...
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Volker Schmitz, Ph.D.President, Schmalz Inc.
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Speaker Background
Company Overview
(5) Factors driving successful implementations & adoptions
Economic Drivers influencing lift assist device use
(3) case studies highlighting actual results
• 17 years experience in Factory Automation
SPEAKER BACKGROUND
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PROFESSIONAL:
• 25 years experience in Manufacturing in the Americas & Europe
EDUCATION:
• Master’s Degree in Economics from Johns Hopkins University• Harvard Business School – General Manager Program• Ph.D. in Business (Global Contract Pricing)
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COMPANY OVERVIEWEstablished: 1910
Ownership: Privately held - 3rd Generation
Market importance: World's leading supplier of vacuum technology for automation and material handling tasks
Sales Growth: double digits every year (except 2009)
Employees: 800 worldwide, including 13% trainees
Subsidiaries abroad: 15 countries
Intl. Sales partners: 45 countries
Innovation indicators: 180 + International Patents8% of annual revenues spent on R & D
Distinctions: ENERGY POSITIVE (own Wind, Solar, Hydro, wood chips from own forests & bio fuels)
ISO 9001:2000 (since 1994)
ISO 14001
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(4) Business Units using VACUUM
Overhead Lift Assist Devices & Cranes
CNC Machine hold down clamping
Only companywho is activein both fields
Automation Components
EOAT Robot Tools
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Case order pickingof a 70 lbs oversized box
Great Ergonomic Form, but its still a
Ignore at your own Peril
Worker Comp Claimwaiting to happen
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REMINDER STATISTICS
Sources: National Safety Council’s Injury Fact Report (2011 Edition) This figure does not include medical, administrative, damage to vehicles, fire loss and employers’ uninsured costs. Ref. Occupational Information Network and Occupational Employment Statistics data; BLS
2009
55 Million Working Days Lost(29% due to MSD’s)
$82 Billion Cost in Wages and lost Productivity
Largest factor are musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s)
Over 32 million workers = 25% of US workforce exposed to body twisting or bending for more than half their time at work
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COST DRIVERS
• Labor Costs up 500% in last 100 years & trend continues • 30 Million Worker shortage coming by 2030
• Aging Workforce (2020: 25% of workers will be over 55) 40% in W. Europe
• Warehouse labor turnover among the highest
ANSWER: Need to make jobs less physical• increase productivity• existing staff retention• accommodate aging staff• expand eligible labor pool to pick from
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WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT: Overhead Lift Assist Devices
5 FACTORS for implementation & adoption
Supplier Warranty & Guarantee
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Vacuum Tube Lifter used as a Logistics Lift Assist Device (example: airport baggage ramp handling study)
– 50% + reduction in injury / workers comp claims after 1 year
– Vacuum Tube Lifter capable of handling 90% + of all baggage processed
– Practical result: 72% useage by the staff for all baggage processed
Source: independent study of Munster airport baggage handling staff (2010)
Case Study #1: Effective at risk & cost reduction
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Case Study #1: (cont.)
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Vacuum Tube Lifter used as a Logistics Lift Assist Device in a large Internet retailer DC facility (overseas)(3) Systems handling larger sized boxes for outbound shipping
– 55% Productivity (thru put) increase
– 50% reduction of personnel (re-assigned)– inc retention & satiesfaction
Case Study #2: Higher productivity at low investment cost
Note: Representative Picture only
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Custom style lifter (with powered rotation)(2) Systems handling jet engine composite outer housing sections
4 employees 1 Av. 2 damaged housings / M (cost $ 800,000 total cost/M) Now $ 0 after 12 months
Better retention & work environment feedback
Case Study #3: Higher Quality Standards
• Thank you for attending this session.
• If you have any questions, input or feedback • please feel free to contact me.
Dr. Volker SchmitzPresident
Schmalz Inc.5200 Atlantic Ave.Raleigh, NC 27616
Tel: (919) 713-0880Cell: (516) 768-5079
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