Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Approach to Synchronous Material Flow


Material Flow Strategy      Develop a common approach to convert from Mass Production to Synchronous Material Flow strategy (should be consistent with business strategy)


Plan for Every Part (PFEP)     Establish a database, which would have data on parts, packaging, volume/mix, and routing for every part in the area analyzed. This would help in material planning process and foster controlled inventory reduction.


 Work Place design   Determine material display device and work place layout needed to present parts in an operator friendly fashion. Design a place for every product. To eliminate waste.


 Small Lot Flow   Consider sequencing and kitting. Should look to use right size containers and pack quantities to maximize productivity


 Pull Signal   Create a pull system for inventory calling as and when the operators need it.


 Material flow analysis  Conduct on regular basis the current and future state material flow modeling moving backwards from production to supplier to eliminate waste.


 Delivery Routes and Methods   Design and implement efficient delivery routes for parts transportation to operator from the market place. Determine frequency, labor requirement and modes


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