Overall Equipment Efficiency (Oee) Improvement Through Integrating Quality Tool: Case Study

The purpose of this paper is to develop a macro framework that involving the implementation of integrating quality tools on improving Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) in autoclave study as to achieve the world benchmark of Overall Equipment Efficiency. A refinement of existing concept of OEE approach is developed primarily based on literature review. The methodology would be used as a set of standard operating procedures to be followed along project flow. The primarily procedures designed on emphasizing the observation and the empirically collected data, while implementation of quality tools are on analyzing the problem found in the previous stage of study and proposed alternative remedies to optimize the OEE. OEE as core quality tool in this study used to monitor the performance and measure the effectiveness of the autoclave curing process in order to achieve the world rating of OEE benchmark. This paper discussed on the implementation of integrating several quality tools which focus mainly to improve the current performance of OEE

Employability Skills Assessment Tool Development

employability skills are crucial in outcome-based education, the main goal of this research is to develop an Employability Skill Assessment Tool to help students and lecturers produce competent graduates in employability skills needed by the industry. The employability skill Assessment Tool were developed using the Kepner-Tregoe (K-T) method. Samples were 107 employers from five types of Malaysian manufacturing industries. The findings showed that employers agreed on the importance for all seven of the employability skills; interpersonal skills, thinking skills, personal qualities/values, resource skills, system & technology skills, basic skills and informational skills. These skills were ranked and chosen as items for the Employability skills assessment tool. The tool developed was tested and validated by manufacturing employers and lecturers in institutions. The agreement coefficient was found to be between substantial agreement and almost perfect agreement

Sustainability of Green Technology in Malaysia Industry

The green technology is an innovation form of energy and has become the popular issue in Malaysia. This paper is to explore the opportunities by support of innovation development which brings to sustainability of green technology in Malaysia. Through literature review and empirical evidence, the Malaysian government has played a role in a strong condition to make sure the sustainability of environmental by introducing the strong policies. The establishment of incentive and budget of green technology can be fully utilized by the nation. The study is the first attempt to explore the innovation development in green technology in Malaysi

Workshop Store Room Improvement With 5s: A Case Study

Implementing the 5S technique at workshop store room to solve the problems observed is the main focus of this paper. In order to achieve the main purpose of the study, four specific objectives have been defined. First, is to understand the concept and theories of 5S. Second, to observe the problems occurred in the workshop store room. Third, implement 5S technique which consists of 5 pillars: sorting, set in order, shines, standardizes and sustains to solve the problems occurred at the workshop store room. Finally, measure the improvement at workplace area after implementing 5S technique

IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AS PERCEIVED BY EMPLOYERS OF MALAYSIAN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

technical skills and should be acquired by an employee in the industrial sector today. Unfortunately not all employees today acquired employability skills that are expected by the employer. This study is carried out to identify aspects of the employability skills and its relationship with the requirement of the employer in the manufacturing industries. Samples for the research consist of 107 employers from manufacturing industry and this study has been done to companies in the manufacturing industry and grouped into three which are type of industry, company size and ownership status. Analysis of the survey, managed to determine important aspects of the employability skills needed by employers in the manufacturing industries. The skills were ranked and results showed that all seven of the employability were considered important by Malaysian manufacturing industry with the basic skill, thinking skill, sources skill, resources skill, system and technology skill and personal qualities were most important skills whereas informational skill was considered moderately important

A Study on the Effect of Different Interconnection Materials (Wire and Bond Pad) on Ball Bond Strength after Temperature Cycle Stress

Interconnection material is a important element in the industry. This study is investigate the effect of different interconnection materials on ball bond strength and study the effect of temperature cycling stress test on the ball bond strength. The literature review is based on comprehensive literature review from previous study. The strength on different interconnection materials of wire (gold and aluminum) and bond pad (copper and aluminum) after temperature cycle is investigated by using DMAIC methodology. The study is started with the reliability test with various Temperature Cycle (TC) stress and Failure Analysis testing was carried out to collect the wire pull strength value and ball shear strength value of different device

Evolution Sustainable Innovation Management in China

Innovation performance in China has become the focus of many studies. Rapid growth in China has brought the topic of innovation in China into discussion. In today business, innovation is the only way to achieve goals and objectives that lead to sustainable growth. Thus in this paper the question we proposed is how technical capabilities, R&D centers and research institutions, and human capital all together affect innovation performance in China. Previous studies on innovation in China have examined innovation performance regarding economic and marketing aspects. Following discussion highlights the importance of each variable base on number of studies has conducted to study that particular variable

A Review of Problem Solving Capabilities in Lean Process Management

Human factor plays an important role in ensuring lean process management to be successful and provides good proposition for the success of the organization in the long run. One of the main elements of people is their problem solving capability in identifying and eliminating wastages. The purpose of this paper was to review problem solving capabilities in lean process management; and identifying the important factors and needs for lean process management. Beside that the paper also proposed the conceptual framework of people development system which can help organizations to enhance employees’ capability in identifying and eliminating wastages continuously and effectively

Lean Behavior in Implementing Lean Process Management

Lean is one of the popular concept has been practiced in most company. However, there are a lot of companies who implement lean are not realized whether lean level of company is improve or relegate .Thus, it is important to inspect the lean result after implementation of lean. So, this study presents to make the result comparison for lean behavior after implement lean for one year thru People development system which improves problem solving capabilities of people in eliminating wastages. Furthermore, the importance of problem solving capabilities of people in implementing lean process management also will be discussed. The survey was conduct in an aero composite manufacturer kitting department. Self-administered questionnaire has been selected to be the survey instrument. These questionnaires were distributed to 45 employees work in the kitting department. Results of feedback are collected and analyzed by using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software version 13. The outputs of the analysis were in the form of index values, percentages and hypothesis testing.The result showed the improvement on lean behavior with the help of people development system implementation which enhance the people capabilities in eliminating wastages. These are supported by comparing the survey results on lean behavior for beginning and end of the year with the monitoring of real life data on the case study

Sustainability of International Standards Organisation 14001 Standards through Integration with Lean Principles

Both Lean and Environmental Management System (EMS) are key business processes which are employed by companies to enhance their manufacturing process and quality performance. ISO 14001 requires a commitment to continual improvement. Yet it does not prescribe how a company should seek the continual improvement. Lean is a process improvement method that helps companies that use it to continually improve. This study analyses these two systems and provides an understanding of how these processes had contributed in improving business efficiencies. Approach: The research methodology applied in the context of this study involved both primary and secondary research methods in gaining a deeper and practical insight into the issues facing Lean and EMS integration. The primary data collection process involved the use of questionnaires for the purpose of gaining a practical insight into the research issue. The literature review summarized the evidence collected from various secondary sources to enable an understanding of the scope, benefits and application of Lean and EMS systems. Results: The findings contributed to the framing of new conceptual framework that combines benefits of both Lean and EMS principles for enhanced business results. Conclusion: This study concluded that an integrated business model can help organisations realize potential benefits and possibilities in the field of business enhancement