Drive more responsibility and accountability to the frontline
Goal
The MARS leadership is focused on strengthening the partnership with their associates by giving them more ownership and responsibility over the success of its plants. By digitizing and improving the efficiency of their Operational Excellence and TPM programs they have accelerated the evaluation and approval process, increased engagement, an impacted performance.
Rever Solution
Mars put Rever in the hands of every frontline associate to capture information from people that complements their IoT data
TPM program alignment to correct maintenance issues
Equipment efficiencies, Preventive actions, Quality and Safety opportunities have been improved and solved in a correct manner
A robust recognition program drives associates to consistently take action on their ideas and quick fixes
A common platform and format allows plants to share learnings and best practices implemented by their teams
Impact
Mars has launched the program across a couple of sites. Each site has adapted the program to best suit their individual needs.
Cost Savings Over $250K in annual savings reached
Quality ImprovementAvoid the reprocessing of 60 tons of product by changing the cleaning process
Sustainability Cardboard reuse to avoid waste of chipboard
“Rever has been much more than a supplier; but has been an ally, accompanying our plants every step of the way. We are seeing improvements in participation, quality, safety, and efficiency”
About Mars
Mars, Incorporated is an American global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services, with US$33 billion in annual sales. It was ranked as the 6th largest privately held company in the United States by Forbes. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, United States, the company is entirely owned by the Mars family. Mars operates in five business segments around the world: Mars Wrigley Confectionary, Petcare, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience, the company's life sciences division.
