Title of article
Reducing Wastes in Manufacturing Process Using VSM Tool
Author/Authors
Goriwondo ، William M. - National University of Science and Technology , Mhlanga ، Samson - National University of Science and Technology , Marecha ، Alphonce - National University of Science and Technology
Pages
7
From page
67
To page
73
Abstract
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a World Class Manufacturing tool that can be used to minimise waste in manufacturing. Companies are experiencing intense competitive pressure due to globalisation hence they cannot afford to operate with waste in their processes. This paper details the use of the VSM tool in reducing waste in bread manufacturing for a company in Zimbabwe. The case study shows how the VSM tool was used to identify and reduce defects by 20%, unnecessary inventory by 18% and motion by 37%. It incorporates waste relationship ranking and the importance of management commitment in waste reduction.
Keywords
Value Stream Mapping , Waste Reduction , Value Addition , World Class Manufacturing
Journal title
International Journal of industrial engineering and mangement science
Serial Year
2017
Journal title
International Journal of industrial engineering and mangement science
Record number
2468848
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