Applying Kaizen Methods to Improve Voltage Regulator Subassembly Area

Jun-Ing Ker1,*, Yichuan Wang2, Hung-Yu Lee3

1 Industral Engineering Program, Louisiana Tech University, Louisana, USA

2 Department of Aviation and Supply Chain Management, Auburn Unviersity, Alabama, USA

3 Department of Industrial and Systems Engingeering, Auburn University, Alabama, USA

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Abstract.

Enhancing productivity and quality to gain competitive advantage has always been a primary goal for a manufacturer. Nowadays, companies frequently conduct Kaizen events to continue improve the process to achieve this goal.

This paper presents a real world case to demonstrate how Kaizen methods were applied to improve a voltage regulator subassembly area in a leading electrical device manufacturer. Benefits gained form this project include eliminations of non-value added activities, reduction of overtime payments, better inventory control and more efficient process flows. 

Keywords:

Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, Continuous process improvement, Two-bin Kanban System, Voltage regulator subassembly