Case Study
Bose Uses Focus Works’ PRIMS to Ensure Consistency & Eliminate Errors in Production
Solution
Client
Industry
Audio & Video Equipment
Objective
Quality Control & Assurance
Case Study
Bose uses the PRIMS system to assure that the paper it uses in its speaker cones is made to exacting specifications.
Bose manufactures what are considered the highest quality speaker systems. The speaker cones are often made from a special paper pulp with a variety of chemical additives. Prior to installing the PRIMS system, one of their speaker production lines was exhibiting a particularly challenging quality control issue.
Bose uses very sophisticated equipment to test its speaker cones. Laser sensors, ultrasonic sensors, check weighers, vision systems, and x-ray inspection devices are part of their testing process. This inspection is extremely rigorous because they want to catch the smallest imperfections early – before the cone makes it to the finished product. ‘Failing later’ is much more expensive. The cost of manufacturing the finished speaker is high.
Bose ordered the PRIMS system to discover that their quality problem was due to operator error when mixing the paper pulp. After installing the hand scaling station and the mixing tanks, the line immediately started delivering zero rejects. So, Bose had our system installed throughout the entire speaker cone production facility.
“PRIMS gave us great results – zero defects in our speaker cone production in Framingham, MA. Our return on investment was in the very first day.”
Dr. Amar G. Bose
Founder & Chairman
Bose Corporation
About PRIMS
PRIMS (Production Recipe Ingredient Management Software) is a comprehensive food manufacturing software solution, giving customers the ability to take control of their production process. From receiving through shipping, PRIMS oversees every aspect of goods creation and provides them with a comprehensive view of the operation.
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