Axiomatic Deisgn of Manufacturing Systems

This paper introduces the use of axiomatic design in the design of manufacturing systems. The two primary functional requirements of any manufacturing system are developed. These functional requirements are then used to analyze the design of four manufacturing systems in terms of system performance.The purpose of this work is to provide a new foundation for describing, determining, and rationalizing the design of any new manufacturing system.Lean Aerospace Initiativ

Production System Implementation

Presentation on production system implementation in low volume/medium mix non-aerospace compan

Understanding Lean Manufacturing According to Axiomatic Design Principles

In this paper, a sequence of implementation steps will be developed through the application of axiomatic design. This sequence will provide a design methodology for lean production which connects manufacturing system design objectives to operation design parameters.Lean Aerospace Initiativ

Axiomatic Design of Manufacturing Systems

This paper introduces the use of axiomatic design in the design of manufacturing systems. The two primary functional requirements of any manufacturing system are developed. These functional requirements are used to analyze the design of four manufacturing systems in terms of system performance. The purpose of this work is to provide a new foundation for describing, determining and rationalizing the design of any new manufacturing system

Lean Implementation Considerations in Factory Operations of Low Volume/High Complexity Production Systems

The researchers of the Lean Aircraft Initiative developed a hypothesized lean implementation model seeking to provide its members guidance on implementing lean transitions in factory operations of low volume/high complexity production systems. The model features four phases: (1) building a lean infrastructure to support lean behavior, (2) redesigning the flow of products in the factory, (3) revamping the operations management and (4) fostering process improvement. An order of implementation is discussed and each phase has implementation steps as well. Following the development of the hypothesized lean implementation model, twelve case studies were used to test the model. This report details the model and analyzes the case studies using the model as a framework

Production system design and its implementation in the automotive and aircraft industry

Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering; and, (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Technology and Policy Program, 1998.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 197-198).by Vicente A. Reynal.S.M