An integrated multidimensional process improvement methodology for manufacturing systems

  • Authors:
  • K. K. Chan;T. A. Spedding

  • Affiliations:
  • Centre for Engineering and Technology Management, School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798;Medway School of Engineering, University of Greenwich at Medway, Pembroke, Chatham Maritime, Kent ME4 4TB, UK

  • Venue:
  • Computers and Industrial Engineering
  • Year:
  • 2003

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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.