Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. 
Bolton, Ontario

Industries: Machinery and Equipment; Plastics

Website: Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.

Results

• "Doubled its production productivity, maintaining 1998 production levels with half the staff."
• "Has 70% of its suppliers on a pull system."
• "60% reduction in inventories."
• "Eliminated inventory and still providing 100% delivery in the process."

Contributing Techniques and Tools

• Six Sigma
• Kanban
• Lean manufacturing
• Kaizan
• Standardized process

Source: Advanced Manufacturing (March/April 2004).