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Title:

Implement Lean Manufacturing Improvements - Design a Preventative Maintenance Program for Point Rousse

Agreement Number:

915388

Agreement Value:

$47,265.20

Agreement Date:

Nov 4, 2018 - Mar 22, 2019

Description:

The Firm intends to conduct Lean Manufacturing/Productivity Studies and implement improvements at its Point Rousse gold processing plant. Included in that effort, the Firm intends to apply Lean principles to the Maintenance Department to develop accurately detailed maintenance plans and scheduled tasks. Once the preventative maintenance plan is designed and implemented there will be less waste (time, materials, etc.), less rework (jobs have done correctly the first time), all work performed will be value added, to name a few of the Lean principles that apply directly. The implementation of preventative maintenenace will contribute to increased efficiency of the Firm's operations.

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5H 3S5

Reference Number:

172-2018-2019-Q3-915388

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

139847271

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Anaconda Mining Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Spadina--Fort York

Federal Riding Number:

35101

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

212220