Author: Rahul

Calculate TAKT time/line speed and use it to allocate activities

This module helps for planning resources according to TAKT time/line speed. It calculates station load and line efficiency and is used as an input to plan stations on the assembly line and placement of materials. Furthermore, What-if scenarios for different TAKT times can be run to see the potential impact on overall production effectiveness.This tool calculates station load and line efficiency accordingly.

UMAS consultants use varying methods to ensure the ideal work rate between sub processes is achieved:

Use heuristic rules to balance the multi-operator workload across stages including ranked method. There are a number of logic-based heuristic approaches that can be adopted to create the ideal distribution in work tasks

 

 

Line Balancing (LB)

To establish the groundwork for robust process improvement, UMAS consultants carry out in-depth analysis of the process and its performance using MOST® systems & tools. A value stream mapping of the entire process flow is further carried out to isolate the steps that add value, and those that don’t. These exercises enable a clear understanding of the current state of process as well as the desired state.

For a production floor to operate at highest efficiency, a nuanced approach towards managing the workload and its sequencing is required

For a production floor to operate at highest efficiency, a nuanced approach towards managing the workload and its sequencing is required. Right line balancing enables workload to remain evenly allocated, the workflow running smoothly and the workforce optimally utilized.

One of the most important Lean principles to eliminate waste, idle people or equipment, Line Balancing™ helps in making sure that there are no bottlenecks or operator frustration. At UMAS, we leverage this tool as a part of our unique holistic LeMW – MOST® approach that combines several scientific methodologies to arrive at the ideal work state.