On Time In Full - Quality from Tods

ON TIME IN FULL QUALITY FROM TODS

Flying high with substantial orders from military and commercial airframe manufacturers, aerospace composites provider W & J Tod Limited (TODS) have completed a comprehensive restructuring of their Somerset facilities creating two totally independent value streams covering both Aerospace Components and Premium Interiors.

Richard Winterbottom, TODS Operational Director says: “This ‘Lean Transformation’ has increased productivity and generated significant additional capacity through improved utilisation of floor space. The aim is to further develop a culture of ‘Continuous Improvement’ within the Value Stream, with the introduction of SQCDP objectives –Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People.

“Typically, Premium Interiors have recently secured sales contracts which more than double output, and this team now manages the whole process from receipt of customer enquiry, through design and to’ On Time in Full’ delivery schedules.”

Over the next three months TODS will further enhance their Quality Management culture as they target to gain AS/EN 9100 accreditation. TODS have successfully maintained their ISO 9001:2000 certification for many years and now believe the next step to gaining AS/EN 9100 is vital to deliver the highest standards of customer satisfaction, and to broaden their scope within international aerospace markets.

Currently, additional Quality resources are being actively recruited to meet the challenging timescale.