Eighteen "monozukuri-focused" assembly line design and visual factory management principles with DENSO industrial examples

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-5-2007

Abstract

Purpose - To offer lean design and assembly principles with a focus on "monozukuri," meaning sustainable, environmentally friendly factories and products with simultaneously integrated product and process designs. Design/methodology/approach - Based on extensive studyof products, processes and factories, 18 "monozukuri-focused" product, process, factory design and management principles are explained by the author. Findings - The rule-based approach to designing lean, sustainable, "monozukuri-focused" flexible products, processes, production systems and factories will reduce waste at all levels, and create new opportunities for satisfying dynamically changing market needs. Originality/value - Reveals 18 lean design and assembly line design and management principles with some practical industrial examples.

Identifier

33847276174 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Assembly Automation

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1108/01445150710724649

ISSN

01445154

First Page

12

Last Page

16

Issue

1

Volume

27

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