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Explore TE Connectivity's innovative approach to achieving energy efficiency with limited resources, despite fierce competition for funding and attention. Learn about their Energy COE methodology, deployment of RTD projects, and collaboration efforts to drive global energy reduction goals.
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Achieving Energy Efficiency with Limited Resources and with Lots of Competition for Money and Attention World Energy Engineering Congress – Atlanta, GA – September 28, 2017 Carl Schultz Sr. Counsel and Sr. Director, Environment, Health and Safety TE Connectivity
TE’s Manufacturing (Operations) KPIs • Safety • Delivery • Quality • Productivity • Inventory Materials Labor Conversion Depreciation Overhead Energy
Evolution of TE Energy Reduction Effort Comprehensive global energy data collection 10% Reduction goal adopted (2009 baseline) TE Connectivity becomes independent company (2007) COE RTD website launched/ Process COEs re-invigorated Energy steering committee established Competition 2016 2010 2014 2008 2012 Some energy audits in US Sustainability inquiry – what makes sense for TE? New goal established (2010 baseline) Joined DOE Program (“Save Energy Now”) TE Energy website established Database for energy audit findings and energy projects New 3 year 10% reduction goal adopted Energy COE established Operations focus on COE RTD Projects Treasure Hunts Launch Treasure Hunts rollout and RTD in ‘17
TE’s Manufacturing “Centers of Excellence” (CoEs) A collaborative effort that leverages innovation and teamwork to improve core processes and deploy best practices across the enterprise. CoE Methodology • Communication Events:TEch Days in every region • Drive Innovation:Jointly develop future process roadmap with BU and Technology teams • Accelerate Deployment:Internal TEchNet site to share ready to deploy projects • Skills Training: Learning Academies and events CENTERS OF EXCELLENCEINNOVATION & TEAMWORK Energy • Creating a competitive advantage through manufacturing process innovation and global deployment
Site Sign-up for RTD Projects (enter projected savings and enter target in scorecard)
Energy Treasure Hunt Toolkit
Energy Treasure Hunt Deployment COE RTD Project TE-Run Completed Pilots with External Facilitator October 2016 March 2017 Aug./Sept 2017 Q1FY18 Waidhofen; Oostkamp Shanghai South; Shanghai East TH/ training Hermosillo Greensboro Participants deploy at home sites China Sites Mexico Sites 10 EMEA Sites Lickdale completed Dec. ‘16 in progress
“The low-hanging fruit has all been picked!” “The low-hanging fruit has all been picked!” “Nobody is paying attention!” “The low-hanging fruit has all been picked!” “I can’t get funding for my project!”
Overcoming the Challenges • Measure and report • Market the successes and opportunities • Find and cajole experts • Embed in other productivity efforts and systems • Provide incentives/recognition • Use DOE for tools and marketing