Making assembly more lean: a case study in Malaysia
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Date
2010
Authors
Blair, Ryan Douglas
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This research explores the partial implementation of Lean Manufacturing at
an electronics company in Malaysia. To take steps toward a more complete
implementation of Lean, the research identified several non-lean aspects of the
assembly process and proposed solutions based on Lean tools. These solutions
progress Company A further down the never-ending Lean journey.
The researcher uncovered several opportunities for improvement including
implementing a pull system, waste reduction through two-bin materials
replenishment and milkruns, standardization, schedule fixing, information
technology, cellular layouts, and localized storage. The researcher obtained data
through observation and interviews and presents these findings as a case study.
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Business Administration , Management