Warehouse operations logistics improvement in a cork stopper factory

Martins, Rita Cristina; Pereira, Maria Teresa; Ferreira, Luı́s Pinto; Sá, José Carlos; Silva, F.J.G.

doi:10.1016/j.promfg.2020.10.240

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“…This study was carried out using action research methodology, to develop a model that allows to solve different problems in the production and maintenance departments in a cork company. According to Martins [28], this methodology allows to combine theoretical knowledge with company knowledge, to achieve improvements in the production process (loss reduction). This approach consists of five steps (Figure 1): Diagnosis; Action planning; Implementation; Evaluation; Monitoring.…”

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Selecting the best tools and framework to evaluate equipment malfunctions and improve the OEE in the cork industry

Marinho¹,

Pimentel²,

Casais³

et al. 2021

Int J Ind Eng Manag

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Section: Initial Managementmentioning

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Selecting the best tools and framework to evaluate equipment malfunctions and improve the OEE in the cork industry

Marinho¹,

Pimentel²,

Casais³

et al. 2021

Int J Ind Eng Manag

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“…Akin to this work, several studies can be found in the literature, where the application of lean techniques has contributed to the improvement of internal logistics (de los Mozos et al, 2020; Martins et al, 2020;Freitas et al, 2019). Most of the times when warehouses experience problems with space or product rearrangement, complicated algorithms are often not needed, but rather a rudimentary reorganization of space, which is easily achieved through the application of 5S techniques and kanban methodology (Pena et al, 2020;Freitas et al, 2019).…”

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Improving internal logistics of a bus manufacturing using the lean techniques

Mourato¹,

Ferreira

Sá³

et al. 2020

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PurposeThis study aims to improve the reception and positioning of materials in the warehouse, as well as the internal logistics of a bus manufacturing company by acting upon the processes of supply line management.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on the action research methodology which, through a practical approach, intends to generate transferrable knowledge to other organizations whose situations are similar to that of this study. The practical actions and the knowledge acquired co-create the changes needed for the improvement processes.FindingsThrough these improvements, it is possible to standardize supply and eliminate the retention of picking carts on the line, simplify the management of materials provided in supermarket boxes, improve the control of materials and facilitate the process of picking and materials storage. A kanban card-based supply system was also expanded to the bus assembly line, allowing more control over valuable materials.Originality/valueThis study has demonstrated how the implementation of lean techniques on a bus assembly line can lead to increased consistency of supply to the line and improved working conditions, both in the production and warehouse areas. Furthermore, it has set a new standard of the internal logistics processes and the inclusion of process recording in the working instructions.

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“…The action research method allows a systematic approach that makes it possible to find effective solutions to everyday problems, addressing the complex dynamics in a concrete environment [65], in this case, the daily logistics flows in the receiving process of the warehouse of a company. For this methodology to work, co-operation among the company's employees and researchers must exist [66], which was indeed of extreme importance as several aspects of the problem studied required the knowledge of the workers in the field. This kind of methodology favors a principle of "learning by doing" [67].…”

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Improvement of the Logistics Flows in the Receiving Process of a Warehouse

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Background: The present work is related to a project developed in a company dealing with the security and communication systems, fire alarms, and electronic displays sector, located in the district of Aveiro. This work aims to improve the logistics flow of material reception in the warehouse of a company by using case study research methodology. Methods: Initially, there were too many queues at reception and high throughput times. The approach used to solve these problems was balancing the workstations, with the help of industrial simulation software (Arena®) and changing the existing layout, making the queues residual in order to reduce the throughput times. Results: Considerable savings were achieved with this approach in terms of operational costs. A reduction of the throughput time by 28% is reached and a reduced number of workstations is achieved, as well as a greater capacity to receive more material without the need for further investment. Conclusions: The changes in the layout allowed improvements at the ergonomic level and greater organization (5 S’s) at the workstations, thus having a positive impact on the employees’ working conditions.

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Warehouse operations logistics improvement in a cork stopper factory

Cited by 38 publications

References 15 publications

Selecting the best tools and framework to evaluate equipment malfunctions and improve the OEE in the cork industry

Selecting the best tools and framework to evaluate equipment malfunctions and improve the OEE in the cork industry

Improving internal logistics of a bus manufacturing using the lean techniques

Improvement of the Logistics Flows in the Receiving Process of a Warehouse

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