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Utilization of Man Power, Increment in Productivity by Using Lean Management in Kitting Area of Engine Manufacturing Facility - A Case Study
Journal Article
05-11-03-0020
ISSN: 1946-3979, e-ISSN: 1946-3987
Sector:
Citation:
Vairagde, H. and Hans, N., "Utilization of Man Power, Increment in Productivity by Using Lean Management in Kitting Area of Engine Manufacturing Facility - A Case Study," SAE Int. J. Mater. Manf. 11(3):205-212, 2018, https://doi.org/10.4271/05-11-03-0020.
Language:
English
Abstract:
The project of lean management is implemented in General Motors India Private
Limited, Pune, India plant. The aim of the project is to improve manpower
utilization by removing seven types of wastes using lean management system in
kitting process. Lean manufacturing or management is the soul of Just-In-Time
philosophy and is not new in Automobile manufacture sector where it born.
Kitting area is analogs to the modern supermarket where required components,
parts, consumables, subassemblies are kept in bins. These bins are placed in
racks so that choosing right part at right time can be achieved easily. Video
recording, in-person observation, feedback from online operators and other
departments such as maintenance, control, supply chain etc. are taken. It is
observed that the work content performed by current strength of operators can be
performed by less number of operators. After executing this project, it was
possible to reduce one operator and increase manpower utilization. Continuous
improvement is a part of lean management the organization is striving for
it.