Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Demand Forecasting Tool Development and Manufacturing System Redesign & Implementation with Lean Principles
Agreement Number:
930048
Agreement Value:
$439,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2019 - Jul 31, 2021
Description:
This project is a combination of demand forecasting tool development and manufacturing system redesign and implementation with lean manufacturing principles. It is a productivity improvement and inventory reduction by eliminating the all kinds of wastes and inefficiencies from the manufacturing process and system. This project will focus on two key areas; 1) inventory reduction: to analyse the current inventory and its data in the ERP system for a better inventory planning and inventory reduction, 2) productivity enhancement and cost reduction: to identify inefficiencies, bottle necks and problems by performing a VSM
.
IRAP will provide Hi-Kalibre with necessary resources to achieve their project goal: 1) Inventory specialist or data analyst (full time), 2) Lean manufacturing engineer (full time) and 3) a lean manufacturing consultant.
This project will reduce Hi-Kalibre’s operational cost and increase their competitive strength and company will be in a better position.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6B 3T6
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q2-930048
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
102354818
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 92 days.
Amendment Date
Jan 29, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
Hi-Kalibre Equipment Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number:
48019
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
332910
Amendments: