http://www.lean.org/FuseTalk/forum/index.cfm?forumid=1 FuseTalk Educational Edition http://www.lean.org/FuseTalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=47&threadid=6721 2013-06-11T11:15:29 -05.00 MargauxHerbet 4
I have to develop a VSM for the logistics engineering team within Material Handling operations.

My main problem is that I do not succeed to identify what value is added ?
Is it the fact to move the parts or to win time ?

Thank you very much.

Mgx ]]> http://www.lean.org/FuseTalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=47&threadid=6701 2013-05-28T15:31:11 -05.00 JohnRussell 3 http://www.lean.org/FuseTalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=47&threadid=6699 2013-05-24T14:10:17 -05.00 LeoZhu 2 * supermarket size (replenishment time* daily usage)
* supermarket location(in warehouse/on line)
* supermarket space
* standard package
* replenishment rules
* Audit rules to ensure the execution. ]]> http://www.lean.org/FuseTalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=47&threadid=6694 2013-05-21T13:20:35 -05.00 101946 6
I was wondering if anyone has any examples of lean picking techniques? We are currently using a paper based picking method using a RF gun to scan parts. All shippers are taking one order at a time and picking product for order then printing paperwork and placing on dock to be wrapped and loaded onto truck. Most of these orders are requiring the shipper to return back to same pick face to complete another order. Would it be better to pull multiple orders a once to reduce travel time and distance? Is there a cheap alternative to the paper base system?

Regards,
Walter Sparks
CI Manager
BrassCraft ]]> http://www.lean.org/FuseTalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=47&threadid=6688 2013-05-10T15:09:08 -05.00 LeanSpec 5
First off, I already know that I should be focusing on reducing WIP, but lets leave that for a different discussion :P

We store all of our product in "returnable" containers, or skid packages, in long lanes which are usually stacked 3 - 5 containers high. Currently, none of the lanes have building addresses so none of our material shows a "location" in the system.

Where I came from use all racking, so addressing was easy. A part was in rack A, shelf 2 etc. The only thing that comes to mind with long lanes and stacked product is to address each lane, and each footprint in the lane. Anything in the stack would have to have the same address even if they are different parts. We are working toward getting the parts located in the system for ease of finding them (obvious, I know, but we are early on our Lean journey)

Anyone have any feedback / advice? ]]> http://www.lean.org/FuseTalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=47&threadid=6655 2013-04-22T10:00:59 -05.00 leanpassion 6
Now a question I have is for repeaters/strangers for which we donot want to keep any stock how should i initiate PULL. What i know is sequencial PULL is the option for these items. the lead time for these items is very long , 30 days to 60 days and keeping a track of sequence for such long period may not be practicle.

what should be a roadmap for PULL for make to order items ? is reducing lead time by studying suppler process is the first step?

Many a times while explaining a working of a PULL in books and various forums , it is assumed that lead times are much shorter than what I have.

I would like to get suggestions from supply chain experts.

VN ]]> http://www.lean.org/FuseTalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=47&threadid=6651 2013-04-22T10:00:45 -05.00 Haldun 3

May I ask ; if someone has some ideas regarding material flow improvement and creating forklift free cell feeding?

In a very small assembly plant ; all components coming from suppliers with minimum 8 days lead times. Customers are making production in automotive and lines are working 24 hours 6 days.In order to improve material flow and forklift free cell feeding; we are thinking that there may be a some possibility to make component arrangement process for plan based cell feeding. All finish goods have average 20 components inside. And average 100 finish goods are assemblied. Average 1500 of components purchased and used for 100 FG.

In order to make cell feeding with material flow train will feed the cells according to cells component requests. Due to not having supermarkets for semi finished goods; it is mandatory to use box opening and handle components and put another lot based boxes.

Hope I could clarfy.
Thanks for your support in advance.
Regards ]]> http://www.lean.org/FuseTalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=47&threadid=6618 2013-03-27T12:09:17 -05.00 leanpassion 5
I am in a plant in India where most of the work is of the nature of assembly. the parts are purchased from vendors and are assembled in plant and shipped to customer. In the plant throughput time is hardly 2 days. Our lead time to customer is 4-6 weeks and no big demand from the customers for reducing lead time. But It will be certainly competitive advantage if lead time is in two weeks. We are measuring FPY and on time delivery for suppliers. FPY is around 80% . we just check the items at input and if rejects or need rework we consider it is not first time right. In last one year it is improved from 50 to 80%

The OTD is around 70%. In last one year it is improved from 40 to 70%. Both improvements happened just to focus and make suppliers aware about the importance we give for these two aspects. Also base was lower.

Most of the suppliers are small scale units and working in a traditional way.. They also do not have the system oriented approach. Now improvement in both of the KPIs is stalled and we need systematic approach to improve further.

I was going thru supply chain improvement roadmap but did not get clear idea of how to proceed. One of the efforts I took recently is identified Runners, reapeaters and stranger based on their consumption and introducing supplier 2 bin KANBAN for runners. I hope this improve visual information about availability and will regulate inventory. But again there is question mark on disciplene on vendors' OTD. Lot of follow up to get the material on time is required at present.

I am looking for expert advice in the form of a roadmap to improve inbound supply chain. I want to improve OTD and FPY both to a world class standard.


Vikas ]]> http://www.lean.org/FuseTalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=47&threadid=6598 2013-03-08T11:42:15 -05.00 mikelosey 3 http://www.lean.org/FuseTalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=47&threadid=6473 2012-11-07T10:58:51 -05.00 Superef52 1