Unit 8. Production Planning and Workflow production planning

WORK FLOW

• Production Scheduling
• The advantages:
• Shorter lead times for production
• Shorter production cycles
• Efficient use of equipment and labor
• Substantial cost savings
• Less lost time
• Reduced inventory costs

LEGO Exercise

Round 1 - Assemble 3 Vehicles
•Total Quiet (No talking!)
•No Team Involvement
•Only Bin of Parts
•Assemble and measure time

LEGO Exercise

Round 1 - Assemble 3 Vehicles
•Total Quiet (No talking!)
•No Team Involvement
•Only Bin of Parts
•Assemble and measure time
Round 2 - Assemble 3 Vehicles
•Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
•Job Rotation (optional)
•Team Involvement (anyone can build, subassembly OK)
•Visual and Standardized Work
•Set Goal on Time
•Assemble and measure time, compare to goal!
LEGO Exercise
Round 3 - Assemble 3 Vehicles

• Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
• Job Rotation (optional)
• Team Discussion, draw Layout including Part Introduction
• Create Job Instructions for each person
• Team Involvement (anyone can build, subassembly OK)
• Visual and Standardized Work
• Set Goal on Time
• Assemble and measure time, compare to goal!

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• Category: Manufacturing Process and Production
• Production Planning and Workflow
• Individual Work:
• Time: 1:00
• Task:
• Logon and complete the assigned LAB