Publication Date
1-1-1997
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Galvin, Thomas M.
Degree Name
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
Legacy Department
Department of Operations Management and Information Systems
Abstract
An in depth study of an automotive sensor manufacturing line for the improvement of throughput and the reduction of Work- In-Process (WIP). The use ofa simulation software package (Witness) will be used to model the production area and perform alternative methods to improve the process. The flow of material in and out of the area is another concern that will be addressed in the study. Recommending improvement of material flow into the department with the implementation of Just-In-Time (TIT) on all component items. TIT will reduce the amount of Work- In-Process (WIP) by releasing orders minutes before production occurs, unlike the current standard of hours. Different alternatives will be evaluated for implementation to improve material flow through the department as well as reducing WIP and increasing throughput.
Recommended Citation
Zielke, John P., "Improving process : reduction of WIP and increased throughput" (1997). Honors Capstones. 657.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/657
Extent
6 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.
Alt Title
Improving process : reduction of Work-In-Process and increased throughput
Media Type
Text
