PKP Cargo to initiate Lean Management

PKP Cargo is starting a lean management project within its rolling stock repair yards. The result is to bring PLN 1 million in savings per month due to the decreased outsourcing of repair work to outside companies. An initial workshop improvement project has already been initiated. In a company release, it was stated that between July and October of 2014 the company improved rolling stock repair efficency by 10 percent, thus saving PLN 15 million outsourcing repairs. PKP Cargotabor is the WSE-listed company's rolling stock maintenance subsidiary. It employes 3,000 workers and specializes in the repair of locomotives, railcars, wheel axles and general servicing. PKP Cargo spent over PLN 450 million on rolling stock maintenance in 2013.