2020•Minds at UW (University of Wisconsin)Open access
Analysis of the impact of lean manufacturing tools on efficiency
Daniel W. Larsen
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze how lean manufacturing tools have an impact on an assembly line within a manufacturing company. Company XYZ wants to implement more lean tools throughout the organization. The study is designed to work with one area and see what tools could be implemented. An eight-hour observation was done reviewing the assembly line and the assembly line operators and support staff utilize lean manufacturing tools such as 5S and 8-Wastes to impact efficiency. After the initial observation, the employees were trained on appropriate lean tools and the same employees were observed after the training. This study analyzes these observations to understand how lean manufacturing impacts the efficiency of an assembly line. Using these observations, a recommendation will be made for how to best impact efficiency with lean manufacturing tools.
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