Holistic optimization of the dismantling process using lean methods for a nuclear power plant operator

Initial situation

A leading German energy supplier had to take its nuclear power plants off the grid and dismantle them
The legislator had decided to phase out nuclear power, and the company was planning to finalize the decontamination within the next 20 years
The extreme complexity of the processes and a shortage of qualified specialists posed an additional challenge
§The speed of decontamination was to be significantly increased to achieve the ambitious targets within the envisaged timeframe

Solutions successfully implemented

Working hours p.a. saved through improvements

Divisions with 250 FTE each restructured

Define strategic priorities, key performance indicators and focus topics with top management and select lean methods
Establish KPI and meeting cascades as well as store floor management for all departments involved
Record value stream including all core processes, derive fields of action and prioritize with experts
Carry out projects, kaizens and workshops with experts to identify and implement solutions
Restructure dismantling zone and standardize sampling to enable faster processing with significantly less effort

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