Identifying, and eventually eliminating throughput bottlenecks, is a key means to increase
throughput and productivity in production systems. In the real world, however, eliminating …

Value stream mapping (VSM) is considered as an important tool in lean manufacturing that
allows analysts to visualize the actual situation that happens in the production value stream …

Purpose: This study comprised two main goals. The first goal demonstrates how LT (Lean
Tools) allows the highest impact during the implementation phase. The second goal …

In this paper, we studied a production line of a mattress manufacturing company. A
simulation model was modeled in ARENA® to evaluate the current production process and …

Strategies for improving the productivity of the spinning industries are much needed. In this
paper, a case of a spinning industry was systematically studied. The strategies for …

The manufacturing industry must maintain high-quality standards while meeting customer
demands for customization, reduced carbon footprint, and competitive pricing. To address …

Axles are the crucial undercarriage part of vehicles and affect the total number of
manufactured vehicles. Therefore, they are essential parts since they directly affect the …

Global competitiveness creates a challenge for manufacturing companies to maintain their
market share with dynamic customer requirements. Capital investment in machinery does …

Businesses are constantly making productivity improvements to survive in the highly
competitive marketplace. Bottlenecks have been identified as one of the main factors limiting …

Healthcare systems play a pivotal role in societal well-being, and understanding their
dynamics is crucial. This study addresses the analysis of hospital stays, health investment …