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 planned to achieve decontamination over the next 20 years
  • The extremely complex processes, strict regulatory requirements and a shortage of qualified specialists were particularly challenging
  • The speed of decontamination should be significantly increased in order to achieve the ambitious targets within the envisaged timeframe

Achievements

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Solutions successfully implemented
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working hours p.a. saved through improvements
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Divisions with 250 FTE each restructured

Our approach

  • 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