Bike industry takes pointers on manufacturing from Porsche
22/10/2014
The bicycle industry is characterised by high seasonality and country-specific requirements, resulting in high product variance and the need for flexible production capacities through the year.
Bike group Accell has begun the process with Porsche, inviting it to analyse its Hungary-based factory in the hope of making it more competitive.
Robbert de Kock, secretary general of the WFSGI, said: “It is our goal to link our members to expert know-how in the field of lean manufacturing. Since Porsche Consulting is a 100% subsidiary of Porsche, we are convinced that this company can contribute a lot with its huge knowledge on lean to make the sporting goods industry fitter for the future.”
Jeroen, COO of Accell Group, added: “It is important that the entire bicycle industry stands together and to jointly improve lead time in order to remain competitive in European manufacturing.”
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