DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a virtual tour of Zone Enterprises and learn how Zone uses SQDCI and EOS to set goals and cascade metrics through its organization, as well as, how it’s making technology investments and physical plant improvements to remove waste.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- SQDCI and EOS
- Laser QC Inspection
- Paperless Job Scheduling
- On-Demand Carton Manufacturing
- Work Center Improvements and Data Collection Innovation
- Inventory Control (In-process Improvement)
HOST COMPANY:
Zone Enterprises is a third generation family-owned business headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., specializing in engineered gasketing materials used for sealing, insulating and sound abatement applications. With manufacturing facilities and sales offices in the United States and Mexico, along with a product development operation in China, Zone serves clients across North America in the automotive, HVAC/R, marine, medical and industrial markets.
Manufacturing capabilities include die-cutting, kiss-cutting, laminating, skiving, slitting, rotary, flash-jet and assembly. Common materials include open and closed cell sponge, dense rubber, pressure sensitive adhesives, non-wovens, fabrics, felts, sealants, plastics and other converted materials. Common products include die-cut parts, foam tapes, extrusions, molded goods and assemblies.