Process Improvement in Precision Component Manufacturing : A Case Based Approach
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In spite of advancements in technology, the manufacturing of many small products and components continues to be labor intensive, and their assembly processes still rely on skill and craftsmanship. This paper describes operational problem solving through consultant-led intervention at one such manufacturer of watch dials, involving a combination of incremental and breakthrough improvements leading to significant performance gains in terms of cost, quality and delivery. Selected technical innovations in some significant areas are presented, along with an integrated approach for structuring and solving such process improvement problems systematically.
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تاریخ انتشار 2011