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Search # Reduce buffer & downtime to unlock productivity 5 Jun 2023 ![Picture of HTI Workplace Expert](https://blog.htijobs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wordpress%202023%20part%202-13.jpg?width=40&name=Wordpress%202023%20part%202-13.jpg) [HTI Workplace Expert](https://blog.htijobs.com/case-studies-industry-reports/author/hti-workplace-expert) ![](https://blog.htijobs.com/hubfs/Case%20Study%20Buffer%26%20Downtime-01.png) ## ![Case Study Buffer& Downtime-07-2](https://blog.htijobs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Case%20Study%20Buffer%26%20Downtime-07-2.png?width=339&height=389&name=Case%20Study%20Buffer%26%20Downtime-07-2.png) A leading manufacturer of tires and other rubber products was challenged by their facility's labor structure and less efficient workforce. In an effort to boost employee quality, they sough HTI's partnership to mold the current staff into high performers by way of strong leadership and thorough safety implementations. ## Project goals - Improve buffer time - Reduce down time - Establish stronger safety program ## Our solution HTI added additional front-end training due to an out of weight bloc. With our on-site leadership team, we reinforced response time, oversaw time stamp notifications and tracked which operator cut the bloc, giving real time feedback and an enhanced accountability system. HTI reinforced safety measures through a strong floor presence and stressing a safety culture from day one. Additionally, we scheduled 'go and sees' at various intervals to follow up on the safety and performance of new hires and recently certified operators. - Strengthened response time & accountability - Tracked actions for real time feedback - Implemented strong floor leadership & safety culture ## The results ![Case Study Buffer& Downtime-06-4](https://blog.htijobs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Case%20Study%20Buffer%26%20Downtime-06-4.png?width=800&height=196&name=Case%20Study%20Buffer%26%20Downtime-06-4.png) HTI can implement leadership and accountability practices that elevate your workplace efficiency and safety - so you can unlock your team's full potential. 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