A simulation model for wire harness assembly of automobiles | |
| Author | Cenabre, Jocel R. |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ISE-05-06 |
| Subject(s) | Manufacturing processes--Simulation methods Assembly-line methods Automobile industry and trade |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. ISE-05-06 |
| Abstract | In the automotive industry, a new production line needs to be set up for almost every new car model. Due to the relatively short product life cycles, the planning process can almost be regarded as continuous. Simulation is a cost-effective way of pre-testing proposed plans, systems, or policies before incurring the expense of actual implementations. This study provides a tool that can be used in the capacity planning of the production system of a company during the pilot phase for a new product. Simulation model of existing system is developed in Arena. Several scenarios are also created based on the evaluation of the results of the simulation model to improve the performance of the system. The performance measures are the throughput rate, resource utilization and turnaround time. A comparison is made for a harness product line with 13 products. Based on the result of the simulation study, a line configuration is identified. |
| Year | 2005 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ISE-05-06 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Advanced Technologies (SAT) |
| Department | Department of Industrial Systems Engineering (DISE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Industrial Systems Engineering (ISE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Voratas Kachitvichyanukul; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Anulark Techanitisawad ;Pisut Koomsap ;Lee, Hee-Gak ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | His Majesty the King of Thailand; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2005 |