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Breakthrough Transformation at BD Enniscorthy
See how small daily improvements are driving lasting impact across the organisation
At BD Enniscorthy, the team proudly opened their doors to offer an in-depth view of a truly inspiring Kaizen journey. In this exclusive feature, BD employees share their own experiences of how they reimagined and transformed two essential production areas, achieving outstanding improvements in productivity, flexibility and efficiency.
By applying the core principles of Standard Work and carrying out a complete redesign of the lean layout, the site has embraced a strong culture of continuous improvement that is lived every day. This approach is no longer just a set of tools, but a way of thinking that encourages teams to constantly challenge existing processes and strive for better outcomes across all areas of work.
The transformation at BD Enniscorthy stands as a clear demonstration of operational excellence in action. It shows how dedicated teams, facing real challenges, can deliver real and sustainable results through collaboration, discipline and innovation.
This is a story of people working together with purpose, turning improvement into a daily habit and setting new benchmarks for excellence within the global medical device industry. It is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when continuous improvement becomes part of the culture.
Results
Changes led to a remarkable reduction in cycle time, from 90-100 seconds down to just 60 seconds, resulting in a 117% increase in productivity.
The team developed an action plan to reduce the cycle time even further to 43 seconds, pushing productivity up to an impressive 190%.
Optimised operations, resulting in more streamlined processes and increased output per hour.
Continuous Improvement at BD Enniscorthy | Interview
Enjoyed hearing from the BD team? Take the next step and explore the behind-the-scenes story of how this award-nominated transformation came to life on the
shop floor.
In this exclusive feature, we take you inside the BD Enniscorthy facility to see the newly designed production line in action — and hear directly from the people driving change. From rapid-cycle improvements to creative problem-solving, this is Kaizen in motion.
