14th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

Improving The Operational Efficiency at A Manufacturing Facility by Using Lean Techniques: A Case Study at Shams Cables Factory

Osama Alqahtani, Abdulrahman Almotairi, Alaa Momena & Mohammed Alamodi
Publisher: IEOM Society International
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Abstract

The ever-increasing competitive landscape necessitates manufacturers to seek improvements in operational efficiency constantly. This paper explores the integration of various methodologies to enhance operational efficiency at Shams Cables Factory. The proposed approach combines lean techniques, conceptual modeling, and process visualization tools like facility layout, activity relationship chart (ARC), flow process chart (FPC), and VA/NVA analysis to further refine the process by differentiating between value-adding and non-value-adding activities. As a result, these integrations allow for targeted efforts to eliminate NVA activities, streamline VA activities, and maximize overall efficiency.The ever-increasing competitive landscape necessitates manufacturers to seek improvements in operational efficiency constantly. This paper explores the integration of various methodologies to enhance operational efficiency at Shams Cables Factory. The proposed approach combines lean techniques, conceptual modeling, and process visualization tools like facility layout, activity relationship chart (ARC), flow process chart (FPC), and VA/NVA analysis to further refine the process by differentiating between value-adding and non-value-adding activities. As a result, these integrations allow for targeted efforts to eliminate NVA activities, streamline VA activities, and maximize overall efficiency.

Published in: 14th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Dubai, UAE

Publisher: IEOM Society International
Date of Conference: February 12-14, 2024

ISBN: 979-8-3507-1734-1
ISSN/E-ISSN: 2169-8767