Lean Manufacturing Sankar Sengupta Robert Van Til Overview

Lean Manufacturing Sankar Sengupta & Robert Van Til Overview of Our Research • Modeling and analysis of discrete part manufacturing systems. Ø Both simulation models & analytic models. Ø Models used to improve the performance of the manufacturing systems. - Identification and elimination of bottlenecks. Lean - The 7 Wastes 1. Over Production 3. Transportation Collaboration Ø Kevin Yamada, Director of the Institute 5. Inventories and WIP Ø The institute’s focus is on education and research concerning lean manufacturing. 6. Motion 7. Defects or Rework Lean Research Projects Lean Educational Activities • Graduate course - ISE 581 Lean Principles and Application. • Automatically maintain discrete part simulation models. Ø Simulation Model Maintenance Tool (SMMT). Simulation Model Ø Expertise in Modeling of Manufacturing Systems, Robotics, and Control Theory. Ø Founded by Dennis Pawley, former Executive Vice President of Manf. , DCX 4. Over Processing Ø Interdisciplinary course with students from Engineering, Business, and Human Resource Development (HRD). Production Data SMMT Ø Expertise in Productions Systems, Quality Control, CIM, CAD, Modeling and Simulation. • We collaborate with Oakland University’s Pawley Institute for lean manufacturing. 2. Waiting Productivity Toolbox • Dr. Sankar Sengupta, Associate Professor • Dr. Robert Van Til, Professor - Reduce waste from excessive Work-In. Progress (WIP). Manufacturing System Research Team Value-added Information Training Data • Predictive models for discrete part manufacturing systems. Ø When to perform preventive maintenance on machines during production. • Supply Chain Projects. Ø Design of an efficient supply chain network. Ø Dynamic behavior of a supply chain (tactical & operational level). Ø Optimal distribution of pipeline inventory. - Students conduct a term-project with a local manufacturing company. Ø Course team-taught by faculty from these three schools. • Undergraduate course - ISE 484 Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Ø Engineering students work with HRD students on an interdisciplinary lean manufacturing project. Ø HRD students from HRD 310 Instructional Design course. • Possible to conduct a lean manufacturing workshop or short course for your company. Ø Either on-site or at Oakland University.