RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG

RECARO Aircraft Seating has made a name for itself as a developer and producer of innovative aircraft seats for Economy Class and Business Class. At six sites on four continents around 1,200 employees develop, manufacture and market seats and components for well-known manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing, as well as for all leading airlines around the globe. In 2009 the company generated sales of 245 million euros, giving it third place in the worldwide ranking of aircraft seat manufacturers.

Goals:
– Best quality from customer viewpoint
– 100% adherence to delivery schedules
– Complete control of manufacturing costs with high variant variety and significant fluctuations in utilisation

Potential for improvement in almost all areas:
– Motivation of employees
– Kaizen workshops as engine for change
– Open communication as key factor

Significant successes of lean activities:
– Clear increase in quality and adherence to delivery schedules
– Reduction in manufacturing costs
– "Just-in-sequence" supplier for the Airbus A320 family

> Learn more about RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG at www.recaro-as.com.