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Associated Hygienic Products. September 21, 2006. The Market. Retail disposable diaper/training pants/youth pants $4.2 billion in the U. S. Declining category sales Declining birthrate Enhanced product performance 20% branded product (Pampers, Huggies) 80% proprietary branded product.
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Associated Hygienic Products September 21, 2006
The Market Retail disposable diaper/training pants/youth pants • $4.2 billion in the U. S. • Declining category sales • Declining birthrate • Enhanced product performance • 20% branded product (Pampers, Huggies) • 80% proprietary branded product
The Company • Wholly owned subsidiary of Disposable Soft Goods International (DSG) • Second largest U. S. corporate brand manufacturer • 2002 sales: in excess of $160 million • U. S. Headquarters: Duluth, GA • 2 U. S. manufacturing plants • Vancouver, WA • Marion, OH
The Challenge • Marion, OH • Current plant old, expanded over the years • Inefficient layout
The Challenge • Marion, OH • Current plant old, expanded over the years • Inefficient layout • New plant: • Under construction • First machine early next year • Production area has been decided • Seeking a second opinion / analysis / new ideas for the warehouse • Layout • Equipment • Etc.
Other Data • Yet to be received • Bills of Material • Lists all raw materials for a production run • One per run per SKU • Sales orders
Miscellaneous • Your mission, should you choose to accept it… • Mathematical model of the warehouse • Recommended layout • Recommended equipment • Financial justification for equipment investment
Miscellaneous p_viehweg@bellsouth.net