Honeywell Switches - Manual (Page 11)

It is the goal of Honeywell to meet customer value-needs
through continuously improved products and processes.
That is the basis by which we work to create a partnership
with our customers. Evidence of our commitment is proven
by a goal of a Shipped Product Quality Level (SPQL) of 100
ppm. We utilize Advanced Quality Planning, and a QS9000
based quality system.
Six Sigma methodology is a strategy used to
accelerate improvements in our processes, products
and services, and to reduce manufacturing costs
and improve quality. It achieves this by relentlessly
focusing on eliminating waste and reducing defects
and variations.
Continuous Flow Process utilizing “Rabbit Chase”
concepts are used in the focused factories in order
to achieve the lowest total cost, defect-free product.
Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED method)
provides reduced time in the molding cell.
Statistical Process Control is used for measuring
critical dimensions and controlling manufacturing
processes.
Poka-Yoke method and computerized test
equipment are utilized to eliminate scrap and
rework.
Kanban cards are used to pull raw material and
piece parts through the factory.
Bar coding and electronic data interchange (EDI) are
available.
MANUFACTURING
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Honeywell's Springfield and Spring Valley, Illinois facilities manufacture a broad range of electro and electronic-
mechanical products that include Hobbs hour meters, pressure and vacuum switches, off-highway vehicular lighting,
transmission shifters, turn signal controls, rotary switches, and off-highway vehicular hand controls. Honeywell's customer
base is very broad including industries such as automotive, agricultural, material handling, construction, marine, medical,
heavy truck, lawn and garden, recreational, generators, compressors and aviation. Our commitment to continuous
improvement and total quality management will allow for further expansion of its product lines and customer base while
maintaining the highest standards of excellence.
QUALITY SYSTEMS
Honeywell's commitment to the customer in past years
and present is what has helped us develop our
world-class manufacturing systems. Some of the methods
by which we continuously improve products and processes
are as follows: