Fuzzy Tool in Optimizing WIP for Tubular Product of Boiler

Fuzzy Tool in Optimizing WIP for Tubular Product of Boiler
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Volume-71 Issue-7
Year of Publication : 2023
Author : C. Hemalatha, K. Sankaranarayanasamy, N. Durairaaj
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V71I7P235

How to Cite?

C. Hemalatha, K. Sankaranarayanasamy, N. Durairaaj, "Fuzzy Tool in Optimizing WIP for Tubular Product of Boiler," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 71, no. 7, pp. 367-374, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V71I7P235

Abstract
In this dynamic and digital world, the business scenario is changing at each and every moment. It is vital to maintain the optimum work-in-process inventory in the production flow of any manufacturing company. Hence a study on production process flow has been made with the Fuzzy concept, where the aim is to determine the factors affecting the Work-In-Process (WIP) inventory levels to meet the required demand for each product. The deciding parameters are identified, and their effects are analyzed. The analysis is focused on the root cause of the problem, fundamental problems associated with the systems in boiler components manufacturing. This paper deals with the activities in the manufacturing process of a particular tubular component in a boiler. The basic resources like man, machine and material required for the tubular product manufacturing process and time to maintain the load in the buffer to maintain the optimum stock are also analyzed. Manpower required to maintain the optimum WIP while loading material to the machine is studied. Balanced manpower distribution and distribution of loads suitably for efficient execution will reduce the unwanted storage of inventory. With the support of the Fuzzy concept, the operations load balancing may be arrived at.

Keywords
Lead time, Operation planning and control, Optimization, Tubular product, Work in process.

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