Just in time material flow with ABB Oy Drives and Controls
Ikegwuonu, John (2013)
Ikegwuonu, John
Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201305158706
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201305158706
Tiivistelmä
This thesis was made for ABB Oy Drives in Helsinki specifically the Galactica production line of low power AC drives.
The main objective of this research was to reduce the lead time from five days to 24 hours by optimizing the material flow from the warehouse to the factory, reducing inventory within the factory and by ensuring that materials are delivered just in time for production. The focus here was on the mechanical and electrical parts of the ACS 550 & 800 drives with a view to running a pilot.
The aim was waste reduction in the complete production process through planning the most effective layout and work station that would enhance smooth flow of materials while not compromising employee safety.
The theoretical part of this study focuses on materials handling from the warehouse to the factory and within the factory. The work also introduces inventory management principles, the Just in time philosophy, as well as lean manufacturing.
Meetings were held with representatives of the commissioning company. The Materials and Logistics Management team played a key role here. An analysis of the current state of operations was carried out and a few problems were uncovered. At the end of this thesis new models were proposed and these will be tested at a convenient time for the commissioning organization.
The main objective of this research was to reduce the lead time from five days to 24 hours by optimizing the material flow from the warehouse to the factory, reducing inventory within the factory and by ensuring that materials are delivered just in time for production. The focus here was on the mechanical and electrical parts of the ACS 550 & 800 drives with a view to running a pilot.
The aim was waste reduction in the complete production process through planning the most effective layout and work station that would enhance smooth flow of materials while not compromising employee safety.
The theoretical part of this study focuses on materials handling from the warehouse to the factory and within the factory. The work also introduces inventory management principles, the Just in time philosophy, as well as lean manufacturing.
Meetings were held with representatives of the commissioning company. The Materials and Logistics Management team played a key role here. An analysis of the current state of operations was carried out and a few problems were uncovered. At the end of this thesis new models were proposed and these will be tested at a convenient time for the commissioning organization.