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3P Production Preparation Process



3P Production Preparation Process
A Lean Manufacturing methodology is presented as a standardization tool where teams work for the process design of production lines and manufacturing systems.
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Jonathan Corona, Eng.
Plexus Manufacturing Solutions
Jalisco, México

Summary


Currently the different product sectors are rapidly advancing in new technologies, causing products to change versions or even become obsolete faster than ever before. The required speed of introduction of new products derived from the acceleration of technology in current times cannot compromise the organization and standardization of the process design of manufacturing processes and the designing of a production line. Faced with, product quality, customer service and demand compliance the three non-negotiables that increase the complexity of launches that are in conflict in having shorter periods of execution as a challenge.

Therefore, it is important for the manufactures to find an adequate manufacturing system that helps meet both the external requirements of the market (time, cost) and those related to the product (quality, specifications), in such a way that waste and variations are optimized and reduced in manufacturing processes. A seven step Lean Manufacturing methodology will be presented as a standardization tool where multidisciplinary teams within the company work in an organized and systematic way for the process design of production lines and manufacturing systems that can support the introduction of new products, changes in designs, demand variations or transfers in geographic locations.

Conclusions


3P application represents a huge opportunity for cost savings and operations improvement.

Results are reflected in:
  • Cost reduction
  • Increasing staff efficiency
  • Meeting the customer demand
  • Achieve product specifications and quality

Anything that has a lot of complexity in it is a good candidate.

The more components, materials, processes, transactions, etc, that are required to produce and deliver a part, the more opportunity there is to make drastic improvements through 3P by reconsidering alternative methods to do it the Lean way.

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