Line Balancing Techniques for Manufacturing Central

Course details

Effective Line Balancing forms the core of every successful organization as the strive to increase productivity without incurring unnecessary costs gathers steam. Factors contributing to high costs such as excessive overtime and manpower, high level of inventory and idle time are all part of the results of poor line balancing. The need to deal effectively with the problems of production scheduling means more staff need to have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and functions of how production works and this course primarily aims to deliver the foundation to a more solid management.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

1. to have a clear understanding of Line Balancing and its impact
2. to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the major methods of line balancing
3. to recognize the sequencing and scheduling problems in any operation systems
4. to solve problems at operation level by using the appropriate production techniques

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

1. Scheduling Techniques

• Production planning and control
• Effects of poor production control
• Scheduling
• Sequencing Techniques

2. Application of Just In Time Systems

• Introduction
• Lean production – the seven wastes
• Strengths & Weaknesses in Push & Pull Systems
• Visible Control
• JIT in manufacturing industry
• JIT interfaces

3. Performance Management

• Introduction to work measurement
• Time study
• Rating
• Allowances
• Methods time measurement

4. Flow Analysis & Line Balancing Techniques

• Introduction
• Use of line balancing
• The RPW Technique of Line Balancing
• The Kilbridge & Webster Method
• Problems encountered in line balancing
• Machine interface