Significant 20% Increase in Production Efficiency
By implementing a continuous “non-stop production line” operation mode, the AGV system has completely eliminated production interruptions previously caused by manual material handling. Based on a daily production benchmark of 500 units, the elimination of 36 minutes of daily downtime has increased effective capacity to 600 units, achieving a notable 20% improvement in overall production efficiency. This enhancement directly translates into higher equipment utilization and monthly output.Direct 7.5% Reduction in Related Labor Costs
In terms of cost control, the AGV system’s substitution of specific material handling tasks has directly reduced labor costs for related positions. Based on an hourly wage of RMB 25 per person, the system saves the equivalent of 0.6 effective working hours per day. This represents a direct 7.5% reduction in the total daily labor cost for this role. In addition to lowering direct compensation expenses, this optimization allows employees to be reassigned to higher-value positions.Fundamental 100% Reduction in Labor Intensity
The implementation of AGVs has completely freed operators from repetitive and physically demanding manual handling tasks. Specifically, for the “production line pallet transfer” task, the physical labor intensity has been reduced by 100%. This not only reflects a people-oriented management philosophy and improves the working environment but also lays a solid foundation for reducing the risk of workplace injuries and enhancing job attractiveness.
Summary:
In conclusion, the introduction of the AGV material handling system represents a successful lean manufacturing practice. It has delivered immediate results in improving efficiency (+20%), reducing costs (-7.5%), and enhancing working conditions (-100%), providing valuable experience and data to support future comprehensive intelligent upgrades.
