Value stream mapping and lean simulation: a case study in automotive company

This work aims at applying the concepts of value stream mapping (VSM) in an auto-parts company in the ABC region of Sao Paulo. By mapping the current state of art, it was possible to identify the waste present in an assembly line of clutch discs. The future state was suggested with improvements for...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of advanced manufacturing technology 2016-07, Vol.85 (1-4), p.547-555
Hauptverfasser:	Andrade, P. F., Pereira, V. G., Del Conte, E. G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Assembly lines Automobile industry Automotive parts CAE) and Design Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD Decision making Engineering Industrial and Production Engineering Lead time Mapping Mechanical Engineering Media Management Original Article Reduction Simulation
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Zusammenfassung:	This work aims at applying the concepts of value stream mapping (VSM) in an auto-parts company in the ABC region of Sao Paulo. By mapping the current state of art, it was possible to identify the waste present in an assembly line of clutch discs. The future state was suggested with improvements for elimination of waste and reduction of lead time, which went from 60.5 to 4.14 days. Simulations were made using current and future states to support the suggested improvements, and reduction of 7 % in total production time was verified, as well as 10 % increase in the use of work positions. The results showed that VSM combined with simulation is a good alternative in the decision-making for change in production process.
ISSN:	0268-3768 1433-3015
DOI:	10.1007/s00170-015-7972-7