scholarly journals Production Flow Analysis through Value Stream Mapping: A Lean Manufacturing Process Case Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 1727-1734 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.R. Rahani ◽  
Muhammad al-Ashraf
2015 ◽  
Vol 789-790 ◽  
pp. 1283-1286
Author(s):  
Orapadee Joochim ◽  
Siripong Jungthawan

The purpose of this paper is to increase the productivity of a ceramic tile manufacturing process using lean manufacturing technique. The current system of the ceramic tile manufacturing process has been mapped using Value Stream Mapping (VSM) tool, which is a lean manufacturing tool and the wastages in the current system are identified. Afterwards, future state has been created by using VSM tool, which has enhanced process ration by decreasing maximum possible waste in the manufacturing process. The case study demonstrates how the VSM tool has been used to identify and reduce waste in the manufacturing process by 26%, unnecessary inventory by 8.33% and working time of the color-mixing department by 21.57%. This flexibility enhancement causes 2.67% shorter lead time, 2.70% higher value-added ratio and frequent product delivery leading to more profits.


Lately, value stream mapping (VSM) is integrated with tools and techniques that belong to other areas of knowledge such as risk management (RM). It is well known tool in showing the value, value stream and the flow which represents three of lean manufacturing (LM) principles. This integration, gives more benefit in covering two of VSM issues such as considering the variability and uncertainty of production processes. In this paper, a model named variable value stream mapping (V-VSM) that integrates the two was showed, explained and tested. The model helps to generate the VSM in a dynamic way with the identification of current and potential risks. These risks might happen in the future bringing a strong impact on not reaching the main objectives in the defined time and cost. The model has been tested by conducting a case study in food sector. A current state map was built using both models, traditional VSM and VVSM. The results showed the effect of variability and uncertainty on the total cycle time (CT) and lead time (LT) values, where the traditional VSM failed to show it by being a static tool. Comparing the results of both models show the differences in presenting the real state of manufacturing environment..


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 036-050
Author(s):  
Muhammad Adib Uz Zaman ◽  
Emad Rabiei Hosseinabad

The importance of lean manufacturing concepts has been discussed many times over the few decades. The most important elements in lean manufacturing practices are value stream mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, load leveling (heijunka), etc. In this case study, a real-world clock assembly simulation has been used to study the performance improvement in terms of production flow and lead time after introducing lean concepts. In each round of simulation, the lean concepts have been introduced one by one and performance metrics were recorded. After implementing the concepts, the productivity was improved enormously. So, this simulation study emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement of production flow through lean concepts in a real production setting.


Author(s):  
V. Saravanan ◽  
S. Nallusamy ◽  
Abraham George

Productivity is an important parameter for all small and medium scale manufacturing industries. Lean manufacturing emerged as production strategy capable of increasing productivity by identifying and eliminating non value added activities. This article deals with productivity improvement in a pre-assembly line of gearbox manufacturing company with a case study using lean concepts like process flow chart, process Gantt chart and time study. This paper illustrates using a case study on how a value stream mapping has to be carried out in a planet carrier pre-assembly line. Value stream mapping and work standardization are the key tools used in lean manufacturing and lean transformation. It makes the process smoother, helps in reduction of lead time and ultimately increasing the productivity. From the observed results it was found that, the productivity has been increased from 7 pieces to 10 pieces in the first step assembly when the proposed VSM was implemented. The second step processing time was reduced by the execution of proposed value stream mapping with TAKT time of 126 minutes and 165 minutes of processing time for demand of 10 pieces were achieved and the overall processing time has been reduced by about 24%.


Author(s):  
Orlando Roque Da Silva ◽  
Alessandro Marco Rosini ◽  
Arnoldo J H Guevara ◽  
Angelo Palmisano ◽  
Delvio Venanzi

Lean Six Sigma is a management focused on quality and productive performance in operating systems. This article discusses the foundations of this methodology through of two different conceptions of management, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. First of the article explain the DMAIC (define measure, analyze, improve and control) and their respective phases, after the Lean philosophy with the sipoc and value stream mapping techniques. The article aims to show integration of these two conception and their results. The methodology consisted in a theory was based on a literature search an exploratory research which consisted of three case studies in differences companies located in Sorocaba, São Paulo. In this article studies the applying of Lean Six Sigma and its results.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Korakot Yuvamitra ◽  
Jim Lee ◽  
Kanjicai Dong

In today’s competitive market place, manufacturing companies must apply continuous process improvement in order to maintain a returning customer base. One way of achieving constant process improvement is through value stream mapping. Value stream mapping is used to visualize the current processes for easier understanding and problem identification. A well-defined problem statement will ensure a successful outcome of a project improvement process. This research provides a case study performed on a rope manufacturing process. A current state value stream map is created, and the possible improvements are suggested. The implemented results are shown in the form of future state map. The results show that, after waste elimination and structural revision, a manufacturing process becomes more efficient, enabling the customer to receive an order significantly faster.


2018 ◽  
Vol 220 ◽  
pp. 02005
Author(s):  
Abdillah Arif Nasution ◽  
Ikhsan Siregar ◽  
Anizar ◽  
Tigor Hamonangan Nasution ◽  
Khalida Syahputri ◽  
...  

This research was conducted in manufacturing industry, so this research is based on case study application. This research serves to reduce waste in the industry when making a product. This study categorizes value-added work and which work has no added value. And it is measurable and has value, so it can be evaluated in the future. Later this will be poured or depicted on a map called Value stream mapping. This is a tool from Lean Manufacturing. Lean manufacturing is useful for analysing and reducing non value-added activities, value stream mapping analysis tools, 5L1H process mapping activities, and 5 why tools. From the results of this study obtained the efficiency of the process cycle and total estimation of the improvement of the lead time. This calculation can be an evaluation material for the company.


2019 ◽  
Vol 957 ◽  
pp. 203-210
Author(s):  
Ana Gavriluță

The main aim of Lean Manufacturing concept is to produce more with less: space, stock, workforce and time. The companies that along the years implemented Lean Manufacturing, reached a spectacular development, mainly because with the same workforce and financial resources, succeeded to increase significantly their profit (some reached up to 300-400% increase). The strength of Lean concept is the calculation of value of product for the final client, considering each stage of manufacturing. Therefore, the main aim of this paper is to analyze and improve the manufacturing flow of a component, from the system entry point to its exit using Flow Mapping and Value Stream Mapping. After all the actions on improving the flow, the activities without added value decreased with 15.92% and the lead time with 15.61%


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