KAMAZ plant will be able to produce 220 vehicles per day
A field meeting was held at the KAMAZ engine plant this week, at which the heads of the company’s divisions discussed the implementation of the project for the synchronisation of truck assembly lines. Under the guidance of Chairman of the Production System Development Committee Igor Malyasyov, the participants assessed the current situation along the component parts supply route, from their production to the engine assembly line and paint and delivery of the power units.
The work under the project has been conducted for many years, and it eventually led to some success: the downtime of the main assembly line No.1 due to late delivery of power units has decreased by 30% compared to last year. The situation at the second main assembly line is more tense, with 7.5% more downtime due to an increase in the production rate. Igor Malyasyov reminded that in September the automobile plant should reach a production rate of 220 vehicles per day, which means that it is necessary to evaluate the risks.
Duma Deputy Irek Boguslavsky also took part in the event and said that sustainable production development, as at KAMAZ, is a sign of a strong and stable enterprise.
Deputy Executive Director of KAMAZ for Logistics and Director of the Logistics Centre Evgeny Budaretsky took personal control over implementation of the instructions concerning improvement of logistics. Each engine plant workshop will also develop its own measures to reduce downtime and improve labour productivity.