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Production Capacity Increase in Medical Device Manufacturing Assembly Lines.

Authors :
Arredondo-Soto, Karina Cecilia
Realyvásquez-Vargas, Arturo
Hernández-Escobedo, Guadalupe
García Alcaraz, Jorge Luis
Sánchez Ramírez, Cuauhtémoc
Source :
IEOM North American Conference Proceedings; 2022, p1067-1077, 11p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

This paper addresses the reduction of downtime in key operations. It also addresses the continuous improvement in the process without modifying the process flow, applying the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) methodology. In which the information of this work will be focused, explaining the activities to be developed to improve the cycle time in the production line and at the same time to be able to cover the new customer demand. It includes in a general way the necessary validation process of the product, objectives delimited by the norms and regulations for the manufacture of medical products are raised. Engineering studies are presented in detail to determine parameters, validations to ensure equipment installations, a protocol with its respective report where statistical studies of capacity and stability of critical processes are shown. As part of the objectives, capacity was increased by 60% in the production line, reducing the cycle time of operations and eliminating bottlenecks through the implementation of new equipment and ergonomic improvements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
IEOM North American Conference Proceedings
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
164071112