RESULTS:
The model indicated that the production requirements could be achieved by dedicating 1 operator for each plating line and using 5 floating operators to support any of the 4 plating lines. This resulted in an annual Labor Savings of $335,000.
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Company:
Sunstrand Corporation - Diversified Manufacturer
Product Used:
Flexible Manufacturing Simulation System
Objectives:
Determine the following for a new Flexible Mfg. System to be designed & built for Sunstrand Corporation:
» Equipment requirements (type, number & capability) » System throughput capability » Test system control logic » Test scheduling alternatives
Results:
» Eliminated $500,000 in equipment cost » Alternative production schedules tested to determine maximum throughput capability » System control logic was changed to eliminate unnecessary downtime
