Development and implementation of Kaizen activities in an Automobile manufacturing firm                                    

Samuel V Dandin*      M.Tech., Student, IP & E Dept.  BVBCET, Hubli.

Dr. R.G. Mench     Professor   IP & E Dept      BVBCET, Hubli.

Kaizen 27

Abstract

Today in a highly competitive and globalized market, to cater to increase in market demand, the objective of a manufacturing firm will be to deliver its products to its customers with zero defects and within target date.

To compete successfully in the market, adoption of lean manufacturing techniques will help the manufacturing firms to stay at the top.

This study focuses on reducing the cycle time of a manual assembly line for the first two stations, manufacturing four variants of light commercial vehicle at XYZ firm.

Results showed that with introduction of fastener tray and two kitting trolleys as counter measures, there was significant reduction in cycle time.

This study also highlights that with successful and proper implementation of kaizen applications has reduced ambiguity, overburdens on the operator and unevenness in the workplace. 

Keywords

Continuous improvement, Fastener tray, Kitting trolley, Ishikawa diagram and cycle time