Avail Switchgear Systems in Oshkosh specializes in manufacturing high-quality electrical switchgear and related products for industrial and commercial applications. With a focus on reliability and safety, they provide innovative solutions that meet stringent industry standards. Avail Switchgear is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and supporting clients with tailored solutions to meet their specific electrical infrastructure needs.

Their event will feature an overview of their company history and recent continuous improvement activities. Highlights will include a new plant layout, the implementation of Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI), and 5S methodologies. They seek feedback on transitioning from batch to assembly-line manufacturing for their pad-mount switchgear product, aiming to enhance efficiency and productivity.

AGENDA

  8:45 a.m.   Registration  

  9:00 a.m.   Welcome members and guests

  9:15 a.m.   Avail Switchgear Company overview

                    Continuous Improvement Projects

• New Plant Layout

• Managing for Daily Improvement implementation

• 5S

10:30 a.m.   Manufacturing tour and observation of Pad Mount Switchgear       assembly

12:00 p.m.   Lunch

12:45 p.m.   Pad Mount Switchgear - transforming from batch to assembly              based manufacturing - ideas and input as to how to move               forward    

  1:15 p.m.   Small group activity feedback exercise

  1:45 p.m.   Roundtable discussion & member updates

  2:45 p.m.   AME Consortia business - news and upcoming events   

  3:00 p.m.   Adjourn