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Mixing Methods Team

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Version 2. Publication date: 2023/11/24

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Mixing Methods Team welcomes you!

You need this course to:

get to know the team members

fall in love with the team

familiarize with the mission of the methods in order to share it

I want to get to know...

…Mixing Methods team directly right away

... first about the process that the team is responsible for.

I already have an idea of how the tire is manufactured.

What is a tire?

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The manufacturing of a tire begins with the mixing

The Mixing Methods team is composed of individuals who promote the development of the mixing process, emphasizing three crucial factors: impact on the planet, worker safety (people), and economic benefit (profit).

We will be delighted to welcome you in Ladoux at the B03-R1-01 platform and to meet you at your industrial sites.

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Sebastien ERND

Manager PIT Mixing

The mission of the Manager PIT Mixing:

• establish the strategic vision for the process/factory architecture in their domain, optimized in terms of investment costs, and aligned with the challenged product technology plan.

• make validated processes, standards, and associated specifications available, meeting the product and industrial performance requirements defined by the entity.

• Implement the SMQDC improvement plan, ensuring industrial performance aligns with product performance.

• maintain and develop product/process skills.

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mixing Methodes team

Frederic Vermont

Director of Manufacturing Strategy

Structure of the Semi-Finished Strategy

Arnaud Malecamp

Head of Semi-Finished Strategy Worldwide

Eric Sponville

Manager PIT Methods

Sebastien Ernd

Olivier Fauveau

Manager PIT Mixing

Manager PIT Methods

Methods Mixing

Group Transverse

Methods Calendering

Process professionals accelerating the transformation of factories towards excellence.

The raison d'être

of the Methods Mixing group

We are:

For what?

to optimize the creation of value

• building the strategic plan for developments;

• identifying and proposing deviation scenarios;

• capturing process evolution requests from the factories;

• steering the evolution of process standards.

For whom?

to meet the product/service and industrial ambitions expected by our clients.

How?

by attracting talent and developing individuals to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

The 9 missions of the methods groups

5. build the process strategy (including transverse vision like ARCHI PLANT and INDUSTRY 4.0)

7. develop and maintain competencies in the plant

1. contribute to the annual plan of the plants/assistance

2. continuously improve industrial performance and processes/SMQDC progress

8. anticipate and accompany the product evolutions

5.1. pilot transverse initiatives

5.2. pilot D2M initiatives (Design To Manufacturing)

9. define the curing laws

3. build the industrial projects

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6. define and manage the STD and referentials

4. develope the Process

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Methods Mixing Operational

(Europe, Asia, North America, South America)

Maintenance Service

Quality Service

Service O

(Tire manufacturing)

Methods Mixing Strategy

R&D

Operational Research and Development Department

Methods Calandring

Purchase Service

Supplier Service

Engineering

Click on each department to see its links with the Methods Mixing group

Main team roles:

3. Process Pilot

1. Expert Methods

2. Process Industriali-zer

4. Methods progress engineer

Get to know all the members of the group who are involved in the process. To do this, click on the yellow and blue buttons and follow the links.

ZAC

ZAG

Digital

BU

MEL

Valorization

HOM

MEF

CIM

Process Pilot

Blake Holz

Process Industrializer (MEF - Shaping)

My first experience at Michelin was as a TDM US9 (Ardmore) in the ZP/BAZ service (textile and metallic calendering production). After that, I moved to South Carolina within the Operational Methods team where I worked for 6 years. My focus was on ZA Charges and DHL ("Dosage Liquide et Huiles" - Liquid Dosing and Oils), and I was also responsible for Balise VICC and NAT20 EVO. Today, as an expatriate in France, I have the opportunity to lead multi-zone process improvement and prototype development, all while experiencing intercultural growth.

Blake Holz

sportsman, traveler

The first line of success on my resume would be 'survived France'! ;) I am American. I love running and mountain biking. There are 2 more true facts about me and 1 false. Can you detect the lie?

I have been to the emergency room 13 times in 13 years.

I have worked in three service departments at Michelin.

For fun, I enjoy engaging in outdoor activities.

Arnaud Ferrandez

Process Industrializer (MEF - Shaping)

After spending 8 years in France and Internationally, working for SMEs in the mechanical sector, focusing on laser technologies and metal 3D printing, I joined Michelin in 2021. Today, I leverage Michelin's tools and methods for project management and the industrialization of innovative prototypes in the Mixing domain.

Arnaud Ferrandez

advocate of an active lifestyle, cyclist

To get to know me better, I suggest you guess: which of the facts about me is FALSE?

I grew by 12 cm during the summer vacation, and when school started, my friends didn't recognize me.

I "hired" a Doberman to guard my business.

I hitchhiked 5000 km in South America.

Sebastien Pierrat

Methods Expert (Mixing), Automation and Digital, Data Owner on SF Achievement Quality

In addition to being an expert in the mixing process, Sebastien holds the position of Data Owner for SF Achievement Quality data. This involves additional responsibilities, such as: - data responsibility in the domain under his care throughout their lifecycle, from creation to archiving, encompassing processes of definition, quality, evolution, governance, strategy, and data roadmap; - responsibility for data interoperability (data consistency across various uses).

Sebastien Pierrat

the soul of the team

I love quality chocolate and pastries. In this photo, I am making my own chocolate (the process is as intricate and complex as mixing) from cocoa beans I brought back from a trip. I will give you 3 more facts about me. One of them is false. Can you guess which one?

I won a decathlon.

When I was a kid, during winter, we used to play in igloos that we built ourselves in front of our house!

I have never started a ZB line.

Valery Bodelot

Methods Expert (Mixing), FMEA

My first contact with rubber dates back 30 years, and I've spent a quarter of a century in the semi-finished sector within the group. Thanks to my journey, I have gained experience in all geographic regions, whether it's on the 'Technical Pavement' in the mixing field or in calendering, not forgetting our auxiliary materials. A strength, an expertise in mixing to contribute to the development and improvement of operational excellence.

Valery Bodelot

A master with “golden hands”

I spend most of my free time on DIY (do-it-yourself) and gardening. I would like to share with you other photos related to other aspects of my life. To do this, click on the two facts that are TRUE:

J'ai fais une inspection de mélangeur.

I am of Polish nationality.

Quelque soit l'endroit sur la planette J'ai toujours en stock de la charcuterie d'origine polonaise.

Sebastien Lafond

Pilote Procede Mixing

After 25 years in engineering, first in Measurement and then in Process Computing, followed by 10 years in SF Methods, I have been able to cultivate my passion for travelling and meeting new people through numerous startups at all Michelin sites. Even though I like to think that the best is yet to come, I can already boast a well-filled career, sprinkled with delightful memories such as...

Sebastien Lafond

traveler, easy-going, positive

Passionate about hiking in France or abroad—here in Iceland—I spend most of my leisure time roaming around our planet, continuing privately to meet people and discover their worlds.

play with Sébastien

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Guillaume Bertrand

IProcess Industrializer (Homogenization)

​Having joined MICHELIN since the completion of my studies in 2010, I have consistently evolved within the domain of mixing, both in the design office and in blending methods. I enjoy the technical aspects surrounding our processes as well as the structuring of our projects and teams to enhance efficiency.

Guillaume Bertrand

passionate about rugby, easy-going

A big rugby fan, I have been a season ticket holder in the stands of the Marcel Michelin stadium since 2017. I greatly appreciate the region and its local products, which I enjoy sharing during moments of conviviality with family, friends, and colleagues.

Play with Guillaume

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Jean-Luc Richard

Process Industrializer ZAG

Since 2018, after a few years in engineering, particularly in automation, I have been in charge of prototyping industrialization within the scope of rubber supply for the mixing groups. I am also the coordinator of the ZAG group, which includes the MO Methods zones and central engineering.

Jean-Luc Richard

bike enthusiast

As you can see in the left photo: nothing can stop me from having a great day outside.

Alright, I'll stop talking; I'm going for a run, I'm going to walk.

Mohammed Ouzennou

Methods Expert (Preparation of charges and oils), NAT20

I have two main roles, like almost everyone in the group. One of them involves the ZA Charges and Oils process (ZAC/ZAH). Currently, a significant part of my work is related to the NAT20 project. In line with Michelin's mission, our goal is to reduce the negative impact on the environment. To achieve this, we aim to eliminate virgin carbon black from the tire manufacturing formula and use more renewable materials. To reach this goal, I am researching new materials in collaboration with a team that also includes Vanessa. Our mission is to explore ways to increase the percentage of sustainable materials, initially.

Mohammed Ouzennou

friendly, dad of 4 kids

Family is the best thing: the meaning of life. For me, everything I do revolves around my family: work, outside of work, decisions, etc. The photos on the left – that's the story of my life. Click on them one by one. To get to know me better, find one false fact among these three:

I almost got hired at BIB twice.

Far from what I could have imagined, DNA tests reveal Norwegian origins for me.

I came in preparatory class at the age of 11.

Julien Fonlupt

Process Industrializer (Charge Preparation), Automation & Digital

I have been with Michelin for over 15 years, with an unconventional career path for my current position, as I started as a plate stacker in Cataroux Group 14 and climbed the ranks over time. I participated in a historic car rally for Michelin. We finished 3rd in the event, and I repeated the rally for three consecutive years. Julien is working on the topic of digital automation with Sébastien Pierrat.

Julien at the beginning of his career.

Julien Fonlupt

fan of extreme sports and hard music

I am passionate about:

- enduro, which I practice everywhere in Auvergne;

- hardstyle music festivals (2 to 3 international festivals per year) to party with my friends for 3-4 days non-stop;

- downhill mountain biking, skydiving, bungee jumping, wakeboarding, snowboarding.

Vanessa Khelafi

Methods Expert NAT20, Process Industrializer (Chemical Product Preparation - BU)

After graduating in 2007, I joined the local material industrialization team at Michelin. During this period, I worked on projects such as NORDIC, ALPIN, and composite mixings, gaining valuable experience in industrialization and product/process relationships. As an SF2 Z/O industrializer, I managed upstream projects and developed skills for B2C and B2B material projects. In the Mixing team with Mohammed, we are involved in the NAT 20 project (the inclusion of more sustainable materials in the tire manufacturing formula). My current role within the Methods group provides me with the opportunity to explore recent technological investments, contributing to acquiring additional skills in the search for new materials suitable for production in close collaboration with existing processes and cost manage.

Vanessa Khelafi

generous self-taught pastry chef

For a year, I baked 3 cakes per week for my colleagues (while I was working on my pastry degree): the team's performance significantly increased 😊. My hobbies outside of work: I bake (self-taught), I started my own business, and set up my laboratory after COVID. There are 3 more facts about me. Which one is a lie?

I had a one-on-one coffee with a member of the Michelin family.

I lived in Guadeloupe for a year.

My youngest child started sleeping through the night at the age of 3.

Quentin Urbain

Methods Expert (Chemical Product Preparation - BU), Automation, HQRi

Outside of my work with Vanessa on the BU preparation process, I am involved in the automation process of our factories. I handle AGV and ASRS systems, contributing to advancing Michelin towards Industry 4.0! Another mission I have in the group is the quality control process - HQRi. It is necessary to check that all documents are correctly filled in according to the procedure. The professional anecdote I share concerns the time I spent traveling while exploring new methods. This was marked by many convivial moments, one of which left a memorable trace: in one year of missions, I managed to gain 7 kg!

Quentin Urbain

active father of 2 sons, coach of the rugby team

Rugby is my hobby. I am a former player, and now I am the coach of one of my sons' teams, who also plays this sport. Both of my sons are passionate about rugby, and I have the privilege of seeing them evolve on the field. In the photo, I am with a team of players. Why don't you guess 2 other true facts about me? Choose 2 correct answers out of the 3 proposed:

I obtained the sports educator diploma.

I lived in the department of 2 presidents of the republic.

I turned down a job in Germany.

Julie Meilhac

Process Industrializer ZAG, BU

I joined Michelin in 2019 as a process industrializer for rubber and then for charges, within Operational Methods Europe. I then decided to take a sabbatical leave for 10 months to explore a different culture, a country, and return with strong memories and convictions in my luggage. I came back in great shape to work with my colleagues on ZAG and BU topics.

Julie Meilhac

passionate, hyperactive

Despite the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand, I am still amazed while hiking at Puy Mary, my favorite mountain. I have many passions as I am quite hyperactive, but I spend the majority of my free time hiking in the mountains, observing the incredible fauna and flora that live up there. My worldview often leads me to question the concept of simplicity in my lifestyle, a complex but fascinating subject in my eyes.

PLAY WITH Julie

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Kailin Xiong

Methods Expert (Mixing)

I joined Michelin in 2006. I have always worked in Z, initially as a Methods technician, then as a project manager for Z, and now as a Methods Expert. Thanks to my experience, I am familiar with almost all the ZA and ZB in Z. I enjoy implementing new technologies.

Kailin Xiong

Creative, introspective, foodie.

To get to know me better, I suggest you guess: which of the facts about me is FALSE?

I am very good at football.

I love food.

I love reading, adventure books, stories, and science fiction. I enjoy exploring the stories behind beautiful things, including, but not limited to, architecture, food, people, and space, which I am passionate about.

I enjoy quietly thinking and reading books.

Francois Mazieres

Methods Progress Engineer

After gaining experience in Lean Manufacturing in the United States and France, I played a role in the transition of a factory into a benchmark LPAV site at MICHELIN, focusing on change and project management. Currently, I collaborate with an international network to optimize production capacities and maximize value through multicultural collaboration.

Francois Mazieres

do not like labels

To get to know each other, I've prepared three facts about me. One of them is a lie. Can you guess which one?

I almost worked for an explosives company run by a Corsican.

I can't stand exotic food.

The most important moment of my student days was Tea Time.

Stephane Guy

Methods Progress Engineer

After 10 years in industrial organization consulting supported by flow simulation for companies such as AIRBUS, ERAMET, ORANO, or Renault Trucks, I joined Michelin in 2022 on an accelerated path from industrial organizer in Montceau. Today, I conclude this journey with a skill enhancement in the role of Zone ZB Organizer at UMO and the completion of a Lean study aimed at reducing the lead time for the release of non-compliant mixtures.

Stéphane Guy

Sporty, combative

I practice running, trail running, and football. Here are three facts about me, one of which is false. Find it

I worked on a project for the manufacturing of underwater torpedoes.

I played in a football team composed of 5 different nationalities.

I got sick every time I traveled to Asia.

Sébastien Pierrat in the mixer

People who are not attached to the process

Now that you know all the 'permanent' members of the group...' Permanent' because (as mentioned in our mission) people evolve, change positions, and the group continues to grow... it's time to get to know the temporary members:

Quentin Urbanin India

Mariia Olivieri

Adriano Ciotto Luccas

Jean-Luc Richard and current project group!

Mariia Olivieri

Pedagogical Engineer (work-study)

My professional journey has allowed me to accumulate over six years of experience in the field of online education. During this time, I have developed skills in creating educational content, managing training systems, and implementing innovative learning strategies. My expertise also includes proficiency in three foreign languages. I am passionate about continuous learning and skill improvement, and I am convinced that Michelin is the ideal place to further develop my knowledge and professional skills.

Mariia Olivieri

aventureuse, enigmatique, curieuse.

I love adventures, quests, and new experiences. I've gone skydiving, bungee jumping. I've piloted an Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat. I also enjoy rafting and stand-up paddleboarding. I will also propose three facts about me. Click on the one that is a lie:

In 2020, I obtained a diploma in tarot reading.

I enjoy the bar made with bull's blood.

I broke my spine while skiing.

Adriano Ciotto Luccas

Process Industrializer (work-study)

Currently I am in my third year of studies in chemistry at Sigma Clermont engineering school, specializing in high-performance materials. I have joined the methods team as an apprentice and will be studying the vulcanizing product mixing line for a year to identify economic and ergonomic improvement points.

Adriano C. Luccas

artiste, aventurier

I am Brazilian and Italian, and I have been in France for almost 5 years. I have been a musician for a long time, I enjoy drawing/painting, and discovering the world. I will share with you three facts: two are true, one is a lie. Press on those that you believe are TRUE according to your opinion:

I like football

I almost died a few times

I know how to do kung fu.

Final quiz

Great! Do you remember everyone? Ready to test your memory?

Let's go!

Quit Game

Half of the people in the Process Z diagram have fallen. They need to be put back in their place. Can you do it?

I am a new team member.

False

True

Welcome !

It is necessary to send information about yourself to add to the course, in the same style as the ones you have seen about your new colleagues. This includes two photos: one professional and one personal, accompanied by a description. You can also include a professional anecdote from your own experience, as well as a description of your hobbies outside of work. Please send them to Mariia Olivieri: mariia.olivieri@michelin.com.

Thank you for your attention! The Mixing Methods Group is looking forward to meeting and working with you!

P.S.: Stéphan has received the information that you have completed the course. You can ask him to treat you to coffee and answer any remaining questions. ;)

Correct !

Yes! Here are the photos that prove it.

Correct!

It's true!

Expert Methods

In his area of responsibility:

• ensures a state-of-the-art performance of the processes in his domain.
• anticipates product and process developments and proposes PMPM² solutions (Product Materials Process Methods Measurement).
• maintains external monitoring of technologies and processes from competitors, equipment suppliers, and external partners to identify opportunities.
• proposes innovations and identifies areas for improvement, ensuring their implementation.
• contributes to solving complex or new problems quickly and effectively.
• leads or contributes to PMPM² understanding studies within the industrial scope of his process domain.
• capitalizes on and transmits knowledge and know-how within his process domain.

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Process Industrializer

In his area of responsibility:

• develop and industrialize new processes and process improvements driven by product needs or the enhancement of industrial performance.
• enable factories to master their processes by providing the necessary business and technical expertise.
• develop the Process and HQRi (High Quality and Reliability) skills of those involved in the processes in his domain.
• anticipates and supports product developments.

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Correct !

You found the lie!

However, I didn't grow by 12 cm but by... 8 cm in 2 months! I had a lot of knee pain!

Correct !

Vous avez trouvé le mensonge!

Correct !

It is true.

visitez le site

It's not working properly anymore. Help us make the modifications!

Service O

(Tire manufacturing)

Methods Mixing Strategy

To make production more efficient, environmentally friendly, and easier for workers, we will modernize the process.

Correct !

It is true.

Incorrect ! C'est vraiment arrivé.

ZAG

Rubber preparation

Shredding and homogenization (blocking) of natural, plasticized, composite, or synthetic rubbers, followed by dosing. The shredded rubbers are talc-coated to prevent sticking and facilitate dosing

There are three Process Industrializers who take care of this part of the production: , et .

Guillaume Bertrand

Jean-Luc Richard

Julie Meilhac

After:

Before:

PIT

Process Improvement Team

Incorrect ! C'est vrai.

Incorrect ! C'est vraiment arrivé.

Nope! It is true.

Incorrect!

I don't really like it.

CIM

industry methods correspondent

Important role of Vanessa and Mohammed. They serve as a link between R&D and the industry. They contribute their technical expertise to process projects related to Industrial Performance benchmarks, product performance benchmarks, or complex industrial prototype projects.

Vanessa Khelafi

Mohammed Ouzennou

The Methods Mixing works on transforming raw materials to create semi-finished products (in the form of wig-wag), ready for the next steps in the process, either calendering or extrusion.

... this opportunistic viewing of the French national team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, experienced in Mexico, on the machines of ZAG whose use was diverted for the occasion, during the startup of the MX2 factory

Incorrect ! C'est vrai.

To combine fabric made with new materials, we need to change the formula!

Methods Mixing Strategy

Methods Calandring

Process Pilot

The Process Pilot carries the process strategy. He:

• contributes to the construction of the processes strategy.
• pilots the evolution plan of the processes at the entity level.
• provides expertise and support the industry in selecting processes, in line with the process strategy.
• is responsible for the development of functional analysis and the Functional Specifications (CDCF) during the process project and ensure its relevance.

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Incorrect! It really happened.

Economic feasibility

There are three Methods Progress Engineers who calculate the return on investment for each proposed process change:

Francois Mazieres

Stephane Guy

Yes! You find lie!

Methods Mixing Operational

(Europe, Asia, North America, South America)

Collaboration on projects. Constant exchange of experiences.

Methods Mixing Strategy

Incorrect ! I really did this.

Methods Progress Engineer

In his area of responsibility:

• contribute to the development of industrial and process strategy by conducting valorization studies.
• conduct impact studies on Product/Materials developments and proposes mitigation solutions.
• define and validates industrial performance targets for process projects and standards.
• identifie, validate, and disseminate proven best practices for improving the industrial performance of processes, in line with the goals of the Excellent Factory (Client, Profit, People, Planet).
• provide expertise on process performance in support of industrial activities.
• empower operational teams in the long term to drive progress in their processes.

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MEF (Mise en forme)

Shaping (end of the line)

• the mixture will be joined,
• marked (with name, location, and date of manufacture),
• formed into a conditioned strip in a Wig-Wag pattern on a pallet.

This shaping is carried out according to the needs of the user service (e.g., Service O).

There are two Process Industrializers who take care of this part of the production: et .

Arnaud Ferrandez

Blake Holz

Quality Servise

We have a high level of production defects; let's reconsider the process.

Methods Mixing Strategy

Correct !

Incorrect ! It is true!

Incorrect ! C'est vraiment arrivé.

Incorrect !

Incorrect! It is true.

INDUSTRIE 4.0

Synonyme de fabrication intelligente, l'industrie 4.0 est la concrétisation de la transformation numérique des opérations du domaine :

Internal Mixer

Mixing

The internal mixer blends the various ingredients:

• oils (introduced by injector),
• BU (conveyor),
• rubbers (conveyor),
• fillers: blacks, silicas, powder.

It also provides the physico-chemical work necessary for the mixing. The filler falls onto the Feeder Homogenizer (HA) through a chute.

There are two Process Experts who take care of this part of the production: et .

Valery Bodelot

Sébastien Pierrat

Correct!

I have never skied in my life. However, I broke my spine while doing yoga.

Incorrect! It is true!

Correct !

Bravo! It was a trap. It's true that I am next to Sébastien Loeb in the photo, but I have never been a co-pilot. (Well, not yet!)

Correct!

It is true!

Correct!

You have found a lie!

Methods Mixing Strategy

We need a machine to…

Alright. There are 3 solutions:

• modify the existing machine,
• buy this one, or
• buy that one.

Let's work together on this matter!

Engineering

The product we are purchasing will be delivered in what packaging? Big bags, bottles, bricks? We need to plan the logistics and prepare the machines.

Methods Mixing Strategy

Info

Supplier Service

ZAC

Preparation of charges

Unloading and homogenization (blocking) of charges (carbon black and silica). They are then stored, metered, and introduced into the Internal Mixer.

Mohammed Ouzennou

There is a Expert Process and a Process Industrializer who take care of this part of the process.

Julien Fonlupt

Correct !

J'aime les nourriture exotique.

Digital

Automation and Digital

Data Owner

The individuals with the role of 'automation and digital' are responsible for all cross-cutting issues related to the control or interfaces of machines. They are also responsible for data exposure (data consistency across various uses). In the group, they are et .

The Data Owner is responsible for the data in the domain throughout its lifecycle, from start to finish, and across processes: data definition, quality, evolution, governance, strategy, and data roadmap. In the Methods Mixing group, it is .

Julien Fonlupt

Sébastien Pierrat

Sébastien Pierrat

We have found new ingredients to make a more environmentally friendly tire! We need to analyze the process!

Methods Mixing Strategy

R&D

(Operational Research and Development Department)

Methods Calandring

We have invented a more durable tire composition! We need to figure out how to manufacture it in the factory.

HQRi

H - Homologation Q - Qualification Ri - Industrial Robustness

The procedure for validating the qualification of installations.

The Group Transverse works on digital projects for semi-finished products and manages prototype projects.

Incorrect ! C'est vrai.

Incorrect ! C'est vrai.

Maintenance Service

Constantly share information about the operation of equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and improve the reliability of the organization's processes.

Methods Mixing Strategy

Incorrect!

I like this bar. It is sold in pharmacies in Ukraine (and in other countries as well) for people with low iron levels. It is called hematogen.

Incorrect!

That's true. I do tarot readings.

Organigramme dans inTouch:

Ouvrir dans nouvel onglet

Incorrect! it is true.

Incorrect ! C'est vraiment arrivé.

Pilote Process Z

The Process Z is the manufacturing process of a semi-finished product (mixing) from raw materials. While the ingredients for tire manufacturing are identical for all manufacturers, differences emerge during the mixing stage. At Michelin, significant variations in the process exist based on the year of installation or renovation.

It is the Process Pilot that ensures, regardless of the production volume, the standardization of production results: .

Sébastien Lafond

Incorrect !

The group Methods Calendering works on the assembly process of tires. Additional layers (fabric, metal, etc.) are added to the wig-wag, and the future tire is prepared for vulcanization.

SMQDC

Five Indicators Michelin tracks: S = Safety, M = Means, Q = Quality, D = Delivery, C = Cost.

Correct !

You found a lie!

Incorrect! It is true.

Correct !

It is true.

BU (unique box)

Preparation of chemical products

Packaged in big bags to construct unique boxes (BU) of chemical products. The unique box is composed of the product from a single big bag (mono) or multiple big bags (multi) and is manufactured either automatically or manually.

Quentin Urbain

There is an Expert Process and a Process Industrializer who take care of this part of the production.

Vanessa Khelafi

Correct !

Le mensonge a été découvert !

Incorrect ! It is true.

Incorrect ! It is true!

HOM

Homogenization (tools with cylinders)

The Feeder Homogenizer (HA) cools, spreads the mixing into a sheet, retrieves the blocks, and sends them to the Finishing Homogenizer (HF), which homogenizes the blocks with the mixing. It also provides an additional physical working component to the mixing.

Guillaume Bertrand

The Process Industrializer is .

Methods Mixing Strategy

We need to find a supplier capable of providing raw materials with such technical characteristics.

Purchase Service