ML (Manufacturing line) designers have understood that simulation studies can help to form a more reliable ML than conventional methods that for the most based upon engineering experiences. However, the use of simulation has not been applied much in designing the ML, and a confident method of designing a new ML or modifying the capacity of a CML (current manufacturing line) has remained a task in Japanese automobile manufacturing plants. The main purpose of this research is to propose a new perspective of a simulation study in Japanese automobile industry from an empirical point of view to implement the framework for designing a ML. The second purpose is to introduce the method and analytical procedures of modifying a CML utilized by a LP (linear programming) model for selecting alternatives for simulation study. The proposed method was applied in an actual design project to confirm the feasibility of the framework.
Empirical manufacturing line designs in Japanese automobile plants
International Journal of Simulation Modelling ; 8 , 2 ; 69-80
2009
12 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 5 Tabellen, 15 Quellen
Article (Journal)
English
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