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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"value stream map"”.
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Using value stream mapping to improve documentation processes in the biopharmacutical industry
… biotech manufacturing facility by utilization of value-stream mapping. The project focuses on careful analysis of the current state of a batch production record review process, including an in-depth value stream map, to identify sources of rework and waste in the current process. Analysis of the …
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Improving Cocoa Production Through Lean: A Case Study of the Ghanaian Cocoa Industry
… and explore ways by which the Lean principle of Value Stream Mapping could be applied in improving the process. The process of pollination was observed on eighteen seed gardens, and a current value stream map depicting the existing process developed to give an indication of the current state of …
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Study and analysis of value stream for Yesco production
… Sign Company (YESCO) and develop a current state value stream map for different work orders from the time the work order is distributed by the department of layout to the time the finished product is ready to crate. Also, we will analyze production sequences, cycle time, labor time, lead-time and …
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Operational improvement and mixed model value stream development for gauge production line
… daily throughput is 10 gauges. The current state value stream map was constructed to understand current production and find out the waste. To eliminate operational waste, operator work load was balanced and corresponding standard work procedure for operators and production monitoring technique …
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Application of the SMED methodology in the injection machine in the company Avanplast S.A.C. to reduce setup time
… operaciones internas y externas, aplicación del Value Stream Map y mejora de operaciones internas y externas. Se desarrollaron diferentes herramientas de ingeniería como Value Stream Map, Modelo A3 y Metodología 5’s. Como resultado se obtuvo una reducción del 46,3% en el tiempo de configuración, …
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Enterprise level value stream mapping and analysis for aircraft carrier components
… a global, high-level information and material value stream map for a specified pipe assembly. It identifies the largest areas of waste in the value stream and their root causes. The recommendations assist with the reduction and elimination of the major time delays, inventory buildups, re-work, …
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Using value stream mapping to improve forging processes
Value stream mapping is a technique that uses icons to map the flow of product through a manufacturing system. These icons are aided by summary statistics to further detail the specific manufacturing system. The value stream mapping process usually consists of defining the current state of the …
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Identifying non-value added waste that delay emergency CT brain workflow using lean management principles
… of these patients. Identification of the nonvalue-added waste (NVAW) (steps regarded as wasteful to the customer) in the CT brain workflow can be determined by use of a lean management tool namely a value stream map (VSM - a flow analysis of information required to provide service to the …
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Integrated automotive exhaust engineering : uncertainty management
… to the current product development process. The Value Stream Mapping and Analysis method is used to identify the information flow inside the current engineering process. Based on the value stream map, the uncertainties at various development stages in the process are identified. The Design …
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Abb Inc. medium-voltage products' supply chain analysis, including inventory, supplier scorecard, and risk assessments
… In an effort to assess supply chain risk, a value stream map was created to uncover where the project team should focus to best address supply chain risk and contingency planning. The project team identified opportunities to improve order processing using an electronic ordering system. The …
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Lean manufacturing system design and value stream management in a high-mix, low-volume environment
Value Stream Mapping is a powerful tool for identifying sources of waste and for creating the vision for the future state of a production system. As a management tool, however, it lacks in specific focus of roles, responsibilities, and actions required to achieve the future state vision. The …
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Improving efficiency in logistics operations of the wood fiber supply chain
… of Lean tools in the wood fiber supply chain. A Value Stream Map (VSM) tool that focused on identifying Lean waste in logistic operations was developed and applied to three case study firms: a paper mill, a sawmill, and a logger. Using the VSM tool an absence of structured methods to select and …
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An Application of Lean Thinking to the Furniture Engineering Process
… current engineering process, identify non value-added activities, and analyze the engineering performance based on selected Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as lead time, document error rate, and engineering throughput. A survey questionnaire was sent out to the engineering group to …
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Project process mapping : evaluation, selection, implementation, and assessment of energy cost reduction opportunities in Manufacturing
… energy cost-reduction opportunities, and mapping the value-streams for the decision-making and implementation process for energy savings projects. From this Value Stream Map, recommendations are made for a new process that can be standardized and rolled out to other sites in the region. …
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Improving supply chain responsiveness for diesel engine remanufacturing
… made the consequent findings: (1) Define: using Value Stream Mapping, a first-ever value stream map of the supply chain was developed. This identified gaps and focused efforts on key areas. (2) Measure: using statistical lead time analysis, a Monte Carlo simulation was performed to estimate …
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The Impact of Vacuum-Drying on Efficiency of Hardwood Products Manufacturing
… of feasibility analysis (cash flow, net present value, and internal rate of return) differences between conventional and vacuum drying for 4/4 red oak lumber; and to determine if the high capital cost of vacuum drying equipment can be justified with the reduction of WIP and cycle time, while …
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Investigation of Research Commercialization at a University: A Case Study
… theories of existing research and the value stream map of lean management. Interviews with the intellectual property office and faculty were conducted to determine if the theoretical framework was applicable. It was found that the framework fitted well with the current process of …
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Studie řízení materiálových toků v logistickém řetězci automobilového průmyslu
Cílem diplomové práce je provést analýzu materiálového toku v podniku stojícím na druhém dodavatelském stupni. Materiálový tok je sledován z hlediska logistiky. Středem pozornosti se stává zkrácení průběžné doby výroby díky provedené optimalizaci zásob. V teoretické části je stručně shrnuta …