2. Discover the tip of the iceberg and the "hidden" consequences of diversity

Beyond the impact of the increased number and duration of series changes, generally well known and understood by flow management teams, the hidden consequences of diversity can also have a significant impact on production capacities and organization:

• Let's not forget, for a start, the impact of these dimensional changes on quality. Most modern production lines allow rigorous control of production parameters, and therefore guarantee a level of quality in line with expectations immediately after a series change (provided that these lines are programmed and operated by qualified teams!) That said, the majority of installations require time to stabilize, resulting in lost productivity, quality problems (rework or waste), or both, following a changeover.

• Another important aspect is the cost of these changes. Over...