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An integrated multidimensional process improvement methodology for manufacturing systems |
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| Authors: | K K Chan T A Spedding |
| Affiliation: | a Centre for Engineering and Technology Management, School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798 b Medway School of Engineering, University of Greenwich at Medway, Pembroke, Chatham Maritime, Kent ME4 4TB, UK |
| Abstract: | In this paper, an integrated multidimensional process improvement methodology (IMPIM) is formulated to address the yield management, process control and cost management problems of a manufacturing system. Simulation is used as a platform to implement the integrated multidimensional process methodology by incorporating the productivity, quality and cost dimension in a unified, systematic and holistic manner. Total Quality Management (TQM) addresses the quality parameters and Activity-Based Costing is used to manage the cost dimension of the system. Discrete event simulation is then used as a platform to perform process reengineering (Business Process Reengineering) and process improvement (TQM). The general implementation framework of the IMPIM is given with a step-by-step explanation. A conceptual discussion is also provided for the integrated methodology. The generic IMPIM is then formulated and the detailed implementation procedures for two case studies are compared with the generic methodology. |
| Keywords: | Activity-based costing Control chart Discrete event simulation Neural networks Statistical process control |
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