Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
Volume 50, Issue 15, Pages 4046-4060Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2011.588625
Keywords
material handling; assembly lines; manufacturing management; kitting; line stocking
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- Intercollegiate Center for Management Science
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In a synchronous and fast-paced assembly line operation, it is crucial that the right parts are being supplied at the right time and at the right place. In automotive assembly, the need for efficient material handling part delivery is particularly great because of extensive product customisation and the lack of space to stock all the required parts at the assembly line. This paper introduces a mathematical cost model for evaluating the assignment of parts to one of two possible material supply systems: kitting or line stocking. Case data from an automotive company in Belgium is used to test the model. The results demonstrate that hybrid policies, where some parts will be kitted while others will be stocked in bulk at the line, are preferred to the exclusive use of either material delivery system. The factors influencing the preferred delivery method for individual parts are explored. Numerical results are presented.
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