Airplane Construction Simulation.docVIP

Airplane Construction Simulation Materials: 200 sheets of paper recycled paper is OK if one side is blank 10 sheets of colored paper/marked paper – used to measure lead time in factory 2 fine tip felt markers – same or different colors 4 rulers – 6 inches in length and 1 ruler – 12 inches in length that is 3 cm wide 2 stopwatches flip chart pad and markers Room set up: Tables and chair arranged in small groups of 3 to 5. The training can also be done at a large table that will accommodate the entire group. Easel stand with paper or a dry board that can be seen by all. Goals of simulation/Objectives Introduce and clarify the difference between Traditional Manufacturing concepts and Lean Manufacturing concepts. For example: type of waste, non value adding steps balance work flow pull system workplace metrics such as lead time, quality FTT first time through , productivity PPH part built/person/hour , work in process WIP , profit and loss. Defect prevention Takt time, Lead time and Cycle time Simulation Activity Introduction: You are going to get a chance to run a business. You are coming in on the ground floor. There is a large demand for the produce you will be manufacturing and your design is very innovative. This is your chance to make some really big bucks. You have assembled a great team of workers who are equally invested in this new company. Product: Airplanes – paper airplane to be specific Manufacturing Process Steps: Store room: Operator issues raw material to manufacturing in defined lot size. The operator places a paper clip on the stack of paper, one for each sheet. five sheet of paper has five paper clips attached to the edge Main body department: Operator 1 removes the paper clips and makes two marks in the center of the paper long wise so the second operator can fold the sheet exactly in half. Operator 2 makes the first fold for plane body fold paper in half long wise using the marks . Places a paper clip over the folded sheet to secure t