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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