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Optimization of intermediate storage size in a production process subjected to Variable customer demands for an efficient material Utilization. : A case study on the production process at SKF

Intermediate storage system optimization is an essential aspect which this report tends to look upon and putting effort on improving operating efficiency then reducing the capital cost of batch/ semi-continuous or flow production process by looking at the extent of estimating the figures of boxes that are made to be in the intermediate storage system through evaluations. Additionally, intermediate storage can reduce the effects of process parameter variations, such as recipe inaccuracies and operator errors, in which process operations are particularly visible. In a channel of operations, where there are many amount of shift that are inevitable to pass through in order to complete production process to get a finished product. Hence, longer operating horizon, process variations must include a measurable parameter, either shorter or longer to avoid failure of meeting product specification and limitation of meeting end users specification. Intermediate storage system as a back-up function in case of some sudden failure within the production line In this thesis, it is notable to make an amendment, as a way of knowing the accuracy of boxes of bearing work-piece that will be maintaining a certain intermediate storage system to feed the next shift of workstation in a continuous process with accurate or known estimated number of work-piece in a role, until the final product is been made. Hence, in this research, there are many theory that were adopted to give a clear view of what will be obtainable in the whole research both in empirical finding to have a definite result. To achieve the above goal this thesis followed a steps to fulfil its objective. Steps 1 and 2 were to know the strategic plans as well as operating methods through theory also, to know the production line balancing to have a view of time measured through the theory. Step 3 and 4 adoptions of theory and empirical finding to calculate, productivity through the source of cycle time, as well as facility plan and to give analysis of intermediate storage system, in optimization of production line to make a work flow achievable at the end, to meet the customers demand.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:lnu-38620
Date January 2014
CreatorsGodians, Samuel
PublisherLinnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)
Source SetsDiVA Archive at Upsalla University
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeStudent thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text
Formatapplication/pdf
Rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

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