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Improvement of Productivity by New Approach-Lean Enterprise by MOST Way

Abstract

Aim of every manufacturing organisation isreductionmanufacturing lead time and productivity improvement. The paper introduced methodical approach connects Lean Manufacturing (VSM) and Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) and offers new distinct advantages to reduce lead time and increase productivity based on lean principles and standardised processes. This paper reviles the conceptual framework of Work Measurement using Basic MOST and its application in for the first time in Pump manufacturing industry located in Maharashtra.A practical example highlights the redesign of manufacturing workplaces and the redesign of production processes to reduce lead time using combine approach of Lean and MTM manufacturing process elements. There is also significant scope for improvements in the facility layout, material handling system and shop floor processes described in this paper. Significant portion of the current work content and cycle time is spent in performing non-value adding activities, which can be further reduced to eliminate waste from the system.

IngaleMahesh.Vishwanath , Sunil J Kadam, Pandit Shamuvel.Vinod , Mulla M.L

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