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: Received: 17 August 2023 / Approved: 18 August 2023 / Online: 21 August 2023 (02:43:16 CEST)
How to cite:
JEBBOR, I.; BENMAMOUN, Z.; HACHIMI, H. Optimizing Manufacturing Cycles for Advantage Production: Application in Shipyards Traditional industry. Preprints2023, 2023081398. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1398.v1
JEBBOR, I.; BENMAMOUN, Z.; HACHIMI, H. Optimizing Manufacturing Cycles for Advantage Production: Application in Shipyards Traditional industry. Preprints 2023, 2023081398. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1398.v1
JEBBOR, I.; BENMAMOUN, Z.; HACHIMI, H. Optimizing Manufacturing Cycles for Advantage Production: Application in Shipyards Traditional industry. Preprints2023, 2023081398. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1398.v1
APA Style
JEBBOR, I., BENMAMOUN, Z., & HACHIMI, H. (2023). Optimizing Manufacturing Cycles for Advantage Production: Application in Shipyards Traditional industry. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1398.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
JEBBOR, I., Zoubida BENMAMOUN and Hanaa HACHIMI. 2023 "Optimizing Manufacturing Cycles for Advantage Production: Application in Shipyards Traditional industry" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1398.v1
Abstract
This article explores the important role of traditional shipyards in the global maritime industry, covering aspects of construction, repair, and maintenance. With the advent of faster manufacturing techniques, traditional shipyards face important challenges such as planning errors, coordination problems, delivery delays, and underutilization of technology, which results in high costs, reduced productivity, and prolonged projects. The application of Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency (MCE) emerged as an important solution to significantly increase production efficiency. MCE empowers shipyards to deal effectively with waste, bottlenecks, and disruptions, thereby increasing performance, competitiveness, and profitability. Using a comprehensive approach that uses both qualitative and quantitative methods, including field surveys, and in-depth interviews in the traditional shipyards industry, this research identifies Non-Value-Added (NVA) processes, conducts process mapping, and calculates MCE. The findings reported in this article underscore the significant wastage in the production process, indicating an urgent need for improvement, given the current average MCE value of 67.08%, indicating considerable room for improvement. This article provides innovative perspectives on optimizing the traditional shipyards industry through production cycle efficiencies while offering actionable recommendations. Key focus areas include integrating management systems, adopting advanced technologies, and implementing sustainable strategies to improve MCE, especially by reducing non-value-added time wastage, such as inspection and storage. By implementing strategies that optimize production, minimize waste, and overcome the challenges of global competition, this research contributes to improving MCE. In conclusion, this study is an invaluable guide for industry stakeholders, enabling them to enhance their competitiveness and adapt effectively to a dynamic business environment.
Keywords
Traditional Shipyard Industry; Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency; Non-Value Added; Lean Manufacturing
Subject
Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
