Design of Simulation Tools for Trainig Programs in Lean Manufacturing Conference Paper

abstract

• A physical simulation based activity in the form of a board game has been developed to explain the concepts of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and analysis. The activity explains the basic concepts of Value Stream Mapping, drawing of the Current state map, development of Future state map, and implementation of the future state. Simulation activity is run in three phases and the results of implementing various lean tools are observed. Effects of various tools like the Supermarket, Kanban, and Pull system are observed in a learn-by-doing environment. This simulation activity can be used to compliment training programs in Lean manufacturing.

name of conference

• Innovations in Engineering Education: Mechanical Engineering Education, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Heads

authors

• Verma, Alok

published proceedings

• Innovations in Engineering Education: Mechanical Engineering Education, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Heads

author list (cited authors)

• Verma, A., & Devulapalli, J.

citation count

• 0

complete list of authors

• Verma, Alok||Devulapalli, Jyotsna

publication date

• January 2006

publisher

• ASME International  Publisher

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1115/imece2006-13587

start page

• 413

end page

• 418

URL

• http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2006-13587