Cycle Time Analysis Of Tipping Trailer Frame: A Case Study In A Heavy Equipment Industry

Authors

  • Muhammad Marsudi Faculty of Engineering (Rabigh), King Abdulaziz University
  • Hani Shafeek

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/25-1-636

Keywords:

Arena simulation, cycle time, manufacturing, resource utilization.

Abstract

A key element with which manufacturing industries should concern themselves in respect of cost and efficiency of operation is the cycle time for preparing their products. A reduction in operational time can result in dramatic improvements in both cost and efficiency. Unfortunately, cycle time problems are sometimes difficult to analyse: there are many factors related to this parameter. This paper presents a cycle time analysis of a tipping trailer frame in a heavy equipment industry. The cycle time analysis, based on the cycle time data collected by a time study, together with the use of an Arena software simulation, is outlined. From the results of this study, it was found that the manufacturing cycle time was 56 hours, and that resources were under-utilised.

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Published

2014-05-13

How to Cite

Marsudi, M., & Shafeek, H. (2014). Cycle Time Analysis Of Tipping Trailer Frame: A Case Study In A Heavy Equipment Industry. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 25(1), 176–188. https://doi.org/10.7166/25-1-636

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Case Studies

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