An analysis of work cell effectiveness in reducing work-in-process in a mixed model production facility / by Paul T. Whedbee.
| Author/creator | Whedbee, Paul T. author. |
| Other author | McPherson, William H., degree supervisor. |
| Other author | East Carolina University. School of Industry and Technology, degree granting institution. |
| Format | Theses and dissertations |
| Production | 1991. |
| Description | 37 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm |
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| Summary | ABB Power T&D Company Incorporated (ABB) expressed its desire to develop a work cell concept to manufacture their six hundred volt line of transformers. The advantages they saw as important were reduced work-in-process (WIP), less material handling, total quality control, less manufacturing space, efficient use of labor, and reduced cycle time of the product. The author concentrated this study on designing, implementing, and evaluating a work cell concept to manufacture ABB's six hundred volt line of transformers. The focus of this study was to determine if a work cell concept would reduce the work-in-process on both the TPR and plastic case line of transformers. |
| General note | Presented to the faculty of the School of Industry and Technology. |
| General note | Research Committee Chairperson: William H. McPherson. |
| Dissertation note | M.S. East Carolina University 1991. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references: leaf 37. |
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