A Case Study Rl Wolfe
Case Study: R.L. Wolfe
Introduction:
The case study is of RL Wolfe, a Plastic Plant manufacturing company which emphasizes on implementing self-directed teams.
Background:
Wolfe plastic Company runs 24 hour a day, dividing into three shifts with 27 floor workers (Garvin &Collins, 1997).They purchased Moon plastics in 2003. Amasi, the director of production at RL Wolfe and the plant manager Winslow started implementing SDT’s at this new plant located at Corpus Christi in 2004.
Problem:
* Differences between maintenance and line operator personnel. * Productivity had decreased from 95% to 80%-82% of design capacity. * Dearth of individual recognition, performance evaluation and big team size. * Workers were unhappy
Introduction:
The case study is of RL Wolfe, a Plastic Plant manufacturing company which emphasizes on implementing self-directed teams.
Background:
Wolfe plastic Company runs 24 hour a day, dividing into three shifts with 27 floor workers (Garvin &Collins, 1997).They purchased Moon plastics in 2003. Amasi, the director of production at RL Wolfe and the plant manager Winslow started implementing SDT’s at this new plant located at Corpus Christi in 2004.
Problem:
* Differences between maintenance and line operator personnel. * Productivity had decreased from 95% to 80%-82% of design capacity. * Dearth of individual recognition, performance evaluation and big team size. * Workers were unhappy