Simplification and Modernization of the Material Flow on Remote Multideck Final Assembly Line
Neuvonen, Louise (2020)
Neuvonen, Louise
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020100520992
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020100520992
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The objective of this thesis was to develop a proposal of a simpler material flow with a more modern picking process for a remote multideck final assembly line. The aim was to develop the current material flow, so that it allows paperless picking. As a base and justification for this need, worked a platform for product and material management named MatFlow, which integrates the stock to the ERP-system used in the case company.
This thesis is based on three rounds of data collection, in the of form discussions, interviews, internal documents and self-observation. The thesis was conducted according to a structured approach that first investigated the current state of the of the material flow for the assembly line, then explored best practices of moving materials through supply chains, and finally build an initial proposal and validated it.
The key findings of this thesis revealed that the picking process is non-real time, because of the outdated paper picking method. The position of the materials also proved to extend around the entire factory. Fortunately, there was the opportunity to implement the MatFlow platform, providing real-time material flow. One of the requirements for that was cabinet-specific picking, which demands relocation of the materials.
The outcome of this thesis was a proposal of a simpler material flow with a more modern picking process, divided in two parts: relocation of materials and real-time material flow. The first part provided new storage locations for the materials, to simplify their transportation route from warehouse to the assembly line. The second part concentrated on the implementation of a real-time material flow with practical work tools. The outcome is expected to provide paperless picking in a warehouse with real-time material flow.
This thesis is based on three rounds of data collection, in the of form discussions, interviews, internal documents and self-observation. The thesis was conducted according to a structured approach that first investigated the current state of the of the material flow for the assembly line, then explored best practices of moving materials through supply chains, and finally build an initial proposal and validated it.
The key findings of this thesis revealed that the picking process is non-real time, because of the outdated paper picking method. The position of the materials also proved to extend around the entire factory. Fortunately, there was the opportunity to implement the MatFlow platform, providing real-time material flow. One of the requirements for that was cabinet-specific picking, which demands relocation of the materials.
The outcome of this thesis was a proposal of a simpler material flow with a more modern picking process, divided in two parts: relocation of materials and real-time material flow. The first part provided new storage locations for the materials, to simplify their transportation route from warehouse to the assembly line. The second part concentrated on the implementation of a real-time material flow with practical work tools. The outcome is expected to provide paperless picking in a warehouse with real-time material flow.