SCSC2003 Abstract S51382

Simulation as a Tool in Understanding the Concepts of Lean Manufacturing

Simulation as a Tool in Understanding the Concepts of Lean Manufacturing

Submitting Author: Dr. Bernard Schroer

Abstract:

DOMAIN: manufacturing

KEYWORDS: manufacturing, simulation, lean manufacturing,

ABSTRACT
This paper presents the use of discrete event simulation to understand the following lean manufacturing concepts: line balancing against Takt time, pull versus push manufacturing, Kanban inventory control and process variability reduction. Several simulation models were used to evaluate the impact of these lean concepts on production, work-in-process and station/operator utilization.



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