PMI's Approach

The study was organized in a 3-stage process:

• Data Collection – DFA and current layout were taken from client thoroughly understood so as to understand the assembly process.
• Estimation & Data Analysis – PMTS estimation, Line balancing with the help of work distribution and dashboard preparation.
• Results and Conclusion – Work distribution/ line balancing w.r.t multi-model scenario and resource calculation.
• Involvement of Associates –
  PMI – 1 Project Manager, 2 Engineers.
  Client – 2 Project Co-ordinators.

Data Collection:

• Existing layouts walk through and observations.
• Understanding sequence of operations with the help of DFA
• Drawings and Current layouts.
• Meeting with the Process team.
• Understanding the DFA drawing with plant team.

Data Analysis:

• Preparation of elemental details using PMTS technique & validation by client.
• Analysis (Work distribution/VA-NVA identification) for manpower calculation, optimum manpower utilization & identifying capacity.
• Improvement & suggestions for fatigue reduction & making existing system better.