scholarly journals The Power of ROFO Principle Together with Companywide Training in Executing Lean Production Strategy

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ah Bee Goh ◽  
Nopasit Chakpitak ◽  
Pradorn Sureephong
Keyword(s):  
Lean Production ◽  
Production Strategy ◽  
Corrective Actions ◽  
A Chain

This paper reports the findings of the case study conducted at Schaffner Thailand (ST) factory regarding the application of the ROFO principle coupled with companywide training on the execution of Lean Production (LP) strategy. The case study was motivated by 3 main objectives: 1) to examine the effectiveness of the ROFO principle and companywide training on the execution of LP strategy, 2)to study whether there were significant improvements in productivities between periods I and II, and 3) to assess whether ROFO principle had influenced significantly in changing the mindset of the staff. Companywide training was carried out on 3 modules: the ROFO principle, 5S and Lean Production (LP) concepts. The training of the 3 modules was implemented in period II (2008 to 2012) but not in period I (2003 to 2007). The methods used were survey, interview, and observations. The findings fully support the 3 objectives. The results were encouraging as productivities were not only improved in period II but also the willingness mindset of the staff. This is the power of the ROFO principle as each cycle of the ROFO principle resulted in a chain of corrective actions and learning.

scholarly journals PDCA Cycle – Tool for Improvement of the Business Processes – Case Study

TEM Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1336-1347
Author(s):  
Peter Malega ◽  
Naqib Daneshjo ◽  
Vladimír Rudy ◽  
Peter Drábik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Production Process ◽  
Process Optimization ◽  
Critical Points ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Pdca Cycle ◽  
Corrective Actions

The goal of this paper is to find suitable solutions for process optimization using PDCA methodology and quality management tools. It was realized in the company that is oriented on the assembly of key sets, locks and handles. It analyzes chosen assembly processes, their critical points and identifies root causes of problems that might occur during assembly. For this purpose, different quality methods and tools are used. In this paper there are also defined the corrective actions to avoid recurrence of identified problems, implementation of these actions in production process and its standardization.

scholarly journals A Case Study of Interactive Teaching in a Listening Session at a Language Institute

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-98
Author(s):  
Hilma Safitri
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Classroom Interaction ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Interactive Teaching ◽  
Pair Group ◽  
A Chain

Improving listening skills is one of urgent problems in education. Insufficiency of students’ linguistics and non-linguistics knowledge or background knowledge to comprehend ideas during listening could be solved by providing them with interactive tasks since to learn to listen is to learn to respond and to continue a chain of listening and responding. This study aims to uncover interactive teaching in a listening session at LBPP-LIA Kalimalang Jakarta. The subjects of the study were the students of Intermediate 3 together with their teacher. The object of the study were the aspects covered by classroom interaction: student-student and student-teacher interactions. Data collection consisted of audio-recording of the spoken exchange and note taking of all observed activities during the listening session.  As a qualitative study, the findings were described in terms of words. The result showed the teacher seemed to be aware that interactive tasks in pair/group work would benefit the students. The interaction patterns taken place among participants involved in a discussion reflected an interactive teaching. However, the teacher should have developed his roles. He needed to vary his techniques in maintaining the interaction, therefore, the students were motivated to volunteer information, comment, or questions.

Supply chain structures for distributing surplus food

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 865-883
Author(s):  
Caroline Sundgren
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Food Distribution ◽  
Weak Links ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
A Chain

PurposeNew actors have emerged in the food supply chain in response to the increased awareness of food waste and the need to distribute surplus food. The purpose of this study is to analyse the different supply chain structures that have emerged to make surplus food available to consumers.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts a qualitative multiple-case study of three new surplus food actors: a surplus food platform, an online retailer and a surplus food terminal. Data sources included interviews, documentary evidence and participatory observations.FindingsThree different types of actor constellations in surplus food distribution have been identified: a triad, a tetrad and a chain. Both centralised (for ambient products) and decentralised supply chain structures (for chilled products) have emerged. The analysis identified weak links amongst new actors and surplus food suppliers. The new actors have adopted the roles of connector, service provider and logistics service provider and the sub-roles of mediator, auditor and consultant.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to research on closed-loop or circular supply chains for the reuse of products in the context of surplus food distribution.

Lean Production Assessment: Case Study in Auto Parts Companies from Brazil and Spain

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe Calarge ◽  
Fabio Pereira ◽  
Eduardo Guilherme Satolo ◽  
Luis Eugenio Carretero Diaz
Keyword(s):  
Lean Production ◽  
Auto Parts

Classification and relationships between risks that affect lean production implementation

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuliano Almeida Marodin ◽  
Tarcísio Abreu Saurin
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Lean Production ◽  
Shop Floor ◽  
Management Support ◽  
The South ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
South Of Brazil

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is twofold: to classify the risks that affect the lean production implementation (LPI) process, and to demonstrate how that classification can help to identify the relationships between the risks. Design/methodology/approach – Initially, a survey was conducted to identify the probability and impact of 14 risks in LPI, which had been identified based on a literature review. The sample comprised 57 respondents, from companies in the south of Brazil. An exploratory factor analysis was carried out to analyze the results of the survey, allowing the identification of three groups of risks in LPI. Then, a case study was conducted in one of the companies represented in the survey, in order to identify examples of relationships between the risks. Multiple sources of evidence were used in the case study, such as interviews, observations and documents analysis. Findings – The risks that affect LPI were grouped into three categories: management of the process of LPI, top and middle management support and shop floor involvement. A number of examples of relationships between the risks were identified. Research limitations/implications – The survey was limited to companies from the south of Brazil and therefore its results cannot be completelly generalized to other companies. Moreover, the results of the survey were not subjected to a confirmatory factor analysis. Originality/value – This study helps to improve the understanding of LPI, as: it re-interprets the factors, barriers and difficulties for LPI from the perspective of risk management, which had not been used for that purpose so far; it presents a classification of the risks that affect LPI, which can support the understanding of the relationships between the risks and, as a result, it can support the development of more effective methods for LPI.

Integrated production strategy and reuse scenario: A CoFAQ model and case study of mail server system development

Omega ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 536-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiafu Tang ◽  
Wu Zhiqiao ◽  
C.K. Kwong ◽  
Xinggang Luo
Keyword(s):  
System Development ◽  
Integrated Production ◽  
Mail Server ◽  
Production Strategy ◽  
Server System

scholarly journals Lean production as a tool for green production: the Green Foundry case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 498-502
Author(s):  
Stefano Saetta ◽  
Valentina Caldarelli
Keyword(s):  
Lean Production ◽  
Green Production

scholarly journals Improving a Manufacturing Process Using the 8Ds Method. A Case Study in a Manufacturing Company

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 2433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arturo Realyvásquez-Vargas ◽  
Karina Cecilia Arredondo-Soto ◽  
Jorge Luis García-Alcaraz ◽  
Emilio Jiménez Macías
Keyword(s):  
Software Tool ◽  
Assembly Lines ◽  
Customer Complaints ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Manufacturing Company ◽  
Individual Contributions ◽  
Research Goal ◽  
Corrective Actions ◽  
Problem Solving Process

Customer satisfaction is a key element for survival and competitiveness in industrial companies. This paper describes a case study in a manufacturing company that deals with several customer complaints due to defective custom cable assemblies that are integrated in an engine. The goal of this research is to find a solution to this problem, as well as prevent its recurrence by implementing the eight disciplines (8Ds) method in order to: (1) develop a team, (2) describe the problem, (3) develop an interim containment action, (4) determine and verify root causes, (5) develop permanent corrective actions, (6) define and implement corrective actions, (7) prevent recurrences, and (8) recognize and congratulate teamwork as well as individual contributions. Therefore, a software tool is proposed to conduct a functional test on assembly lines. After the test, the problem was successfully reduced and detected, because from 67 engines that were identified with problems, 51 were redesigned before being sent to customers, consequently decreasing the number of defective products by 75%, whereas the remaining 16 engines were replaced by new engines. In conclusion, the research goal was accomplished, and the 8Ds method proved to be a helpful model with which to increase employees’ motivation and involvement during the problem-solving process.

Lean production in manual assembly line — A case study

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Low Shye Nee ◽  
Goh Wen Juin ◽  
Fow Jun Yan ◽  
Chan Yee Theng ◽  
S. Kamaruddin
Keyword(s):  
Assembly Line ◽  
Lean Production ◽  
Manual Assembly
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