Standardizing Process Optimization for Production Processes in the Control Cabinet Industry: A Multiple Case Study

This paper presents a multiple-case study that aims to standardize process improvement in the control cabinet industry and identify areas requiring significant enhancements. The study provides a comprehensive understanding of observed processes, facilitating efficient process design and waste identification. A standardized process survey is developed and applied to a third control cabinet manufacturing company for validation. The findings reveal limited coverage of the control cabinet industry in existing studies. Eleven challenges faced by control cabinet manufacturing companies are identified, including a shortage of skilled workers and limited space. The analysis highlights low evaluations in all seven fields of action. Recommendations include implementing material flow to improve efficiency and identify bottlenecks. The study introduces a systematic analysis framework for evaluating production sites in the control cabinet industry, contributing to operations research and practical applications. It offers a comprehensive framework for analyzing and optimizing control cabinet production processes. Future research should focus on assessing applicability to small and medium-sized enterprises in other industries with similar inefficiencies.