Products (MDAT)
LBTMLine Balancing And
Man Machine Balancing

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.

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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.

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    

  • 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.






Man Machine Balancing (MMB)

man-machine chart graphically represents the relationship between the manual work performed by one or more operators and one or more machines involved in a manufacturing process. It is a diagram which describes the activity of a man and machines he is attending against a time scale. The graphical representation captures different tasks required in a production process like to load, operate and unload machines in conjunction with the auto cycle times of the machines themselves. This process usually involves performing as much manual work as possible internal to the machine cycles. This chart shows very clearly periods of idleness on the part of any of the subjects during the process. A study of the chart often makes it possible to rearrange these activities so that such ineffective time is reduced.  

UMAS CONSULTANTS USE MMB CONCEPT TO DETECT IDEAL TIME AND OPTIMIZE WORK DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN OPERATOR AND MACHINE

  • The chart shows the exact time relationship between the working cycle of the person and operating cycle of the machine. This chart can be used to find the number of machines the worker can look after so as to minimize the cost. Analyze the chart with a view to increase utilization.

  • It is used to determine the highest production level that can be achieved given the resources available. The man machine chart is extremely useful in work involving repetitive operations.

The UMAS Difference


Our   Expertise, Experience and Approach

Line Balancing has been successfully leveraged as a part of numerous projects in large and small organizations to create efficient, stable and profitable processes. Our consultants have delivered up to 30 percent improvement in productivity enabling companies to eliminate waste and inefficient steps.

The UMAS difference lies in:

Data based
Solution


Our experts use data points gathered or arrived at like TAKT time or MOP™ to create the balanced assembly line operation

Scientific
Methodology


We use accurate online tools to carry out the balancing using the most appropriate techniques across MOST®, Lean and Six Sigma.

Comprehensive
Recommendations


Expert UMAS consultants suggest solutions to redesign the assembly line for best performance by also incorporating inputs from other methodologies.

Measurable
Improvements


The outcomes from balancing an assembly line are measurable, allowing you to clearly see the change in productivity.

Facilitating Right Use of Resources


Results that   transform

A workflow that’s just right enhances the productivity of the workforce and the process, reducing idleness or waste of any kind. UMAS can help your organization boost the functioning of your shop floor with the use of Line Balancing, driving smart utilization of your resources and higher profitability.

Correct sequencing of workstations and centres

Best possible utilization of labour force and plant resources

Low operator frustration

Improved quality and speed of production

Use our extensive expertise to get a cost-efficient production design for your plant floor.

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