Show simple item record

AuthorSeth, Dinesh
AuthorSeth, Nitin
AuthorDhariwal, Pratik
Available date2020-10-15T10:38:43Z
Publication Date2017
Publication NameProduction Planning and Control
ResourceScopus
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2017.1300352
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/16466
AbstractThe application of VSM is a proven approach for lean-based improvements. Typically, this becomes challenging, when applied for complex production environments. The purpose of this research is to demonstrate, how with some approximations and simplifications in VSM application, lean can be successfully achieved in these environments. The research follows case study method and systematically guides about the segregation and treatment of non-value-adding(NVA) and value-adding (VA) activities of heavy-duty industrial power transformer making process. The focal company operates in engineer to order (ETO) and high-mix low-volume (HMLV) environments. With a research team using gemba walks and systematic questioning technique, relevant data were collected for mapping. Taguchi method was also applied for one of the critical steps, which was influencing cycle time and energy requirements. The generalisable findings endorse the strengths of approach for lean by addressing wastes and cycle time reduction. The study establishes that VSM application-based lean messages remain same for both simple and complex environments. It also exposes that non-compliance of VSM assumptions' and micro-concepts' are the root causes for application complexities. The study also offers useful insights and practical guidelines to facilitate lean in ETO, construction and HMLV production environments.
Languageen
PublisherTaylor and Francis Ltd.
Subjectapplication
cycle time
engineer to order
high-mix low-volume
lean
Value stream mapping
TitleApplication of value stream mapping (VSM) for lean and cycle time reduction in complex production environments: a case study
TypeArticle
Pagination398-419
Issue Number5
Volume Number28
dc.accessType Abstract Only


Files in this item

FilesSizeFormatView

There are no files associated with this item.

This item appears in the following Collection(s)

Show simple item record