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Method for improving manufacturing processes

US5351195A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 12, 1993
Grant dateSep 27, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P90/02
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The batch size of materials required for each process within a workstation based on a given shipment schedule, as well as the values of several other workstation variables that are determinative of workstation and factory performance are determined. With this information, the user of the invention may schedule production for the factory or spot and prioritize workstations requiring the most improvement, and determine the character and quantity of improvement.

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