KGHM Metraco

Several hundred thousand zlotys of savings thanks to Sherlock Waste

KGHM Metraco, a subsidiary of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A., is a market leader in raw and secondary materials. The company partnered with Sherlock Waste, to optimize its operational processes and increase employee engagement, resulting in significant financial and operational benefits.

Challenge

KGHM Metraco faced the challenge of increasing operational efficiency by identifying and eliminating internal problems. The company struggled to monitor and resolve reported problems, which negatively impacted operational efficiency and generated unnecessary costs.

Solution

KGHM Metraco used a new system for reporting and resolving problems in the form of a mobile application Sherlock Waste. Each employee was given access to the mobile and browser-based application, which made it possible to report problems as soon as they occurred.

Processes and action steps

Employee training

Training on how to use the platform was conducted so that each employee could effectively report and monitor problems.

Integration with operational processes

The platform has been integrated into the company's day-to-day operational processes, making it possible to monitor requests on an ongoing basis.

Monitoring and analysis

Regular monitoring of requests and analysis of their content by a dedicated quality management team.

Implementation of solutions

Based on employee requests and suggestions, effective solutions were implemented, which helped improve process efficiency.

Example submissions

Applications

The implementation of Sherlock Waste has significantly influenced the operational efficiency of KGHM Metraco. Thanks to the platform, the company not only improved problem management, but also engaged employees in the process of continuous improvement. The result was not only increased operational efficiency, but also significant financial savings. To strengthen the effect, gamification elements were introduced, which further motivated employees to actively participate in the improvement process.

Achieved results

As a result of the implementation of Sherlock Waste, York recorded impressive results in the first period. There were savings of several hundred thousand thanks to the elimination of waste and optimization of processes, which translated into significant financial benefits for the company. These results were achieved thanks to the high commitment of employees, as evidenced by, among other things:

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problems reported in the first six months, indicating a high level of employee involvement in the reporting process

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reported problems have been resolved, indicating the effectiveness of the corrective measures taken

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An increase in employee engagement, indicating a more proactive attitude toward identifying and solving problems

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