抄録
Implementing lean manufacturing (LM) enables companies to produce any product range in any order or quantity. To succeed in LM implementation, personnel need to have the expertise in deciding which LM tool to implement at the right time and on the right place・However, this expertise is not always available. In previous study, a simulation-based decision support system (SDSS) is proposed to address the gap between lean practitioners and simulation-based approaches in terms of expertise in utilizing simulation software tools and supporting real-time decision making by providing four functions through interactive use of process simulation. The functions are layout, zoom-in/zoom-out, task status and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) status. This study reveals the feasibility of the proposed decision support system. SDSS is able to address the complex interdependent input parameters in manufacturing line and provides lean practitioners with time to react to emerging problems, evaluate potential solutions and decide on LM implementation.
