Case studies in industry and services
Lean on the shop floor: setup time reduction with soft systems methodology

Robert S Keyser; Parisa Pooyan

Volume 10, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 563-574

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.353927.1495

Abstract
  In a lean production environment, reduced setup times can lead to many benefits, including reduced lead times. Previous research has primarily relied on the SMED methodology and mathematical modeling to reduce setup times at machine centers – and both are very useful techniques. We use the Soft ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Lean at Home: Applying 5 Whys and Lean PFMEA to Home Projects

Robert S Keyser; Parisa Pooyan

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 45-55

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.320848.1410

Abstract
  Root cause analysis techniques are often applied to problems in the workplace; however, they may also prove very useful to home projects. This research explores the application of two root cause analysis techniques in home projects: (1) 5 Whys to determine the root cause of a home air conditioning unit ...  Read More