Increasing Efficiency of Production Line By Innovation Lean Production Techniques : A Case Study of Sewing Trousers Process
Keywords:
Production process improvement, ECRS, FPCAbstract
This study aimed to examine the production process of A Case Study of Sewing Trousers Process at where waste, excessive processing time, and redundant operations were identified, leading to high costs and low efficiency. Data on work procedures, distances, and processing times were collected, with root causes analyzed using a Fishbone Diagram and the 5W1H technique. The ECRS principles combined with a Flow Process Chart FPC were then applied to improve and compare the process before and after implementation. The results showed reductions from 20 to 16 steps 20%, from 56 to 43 meters in movement distance 23.21%, and from 2,804to 2,491 seconds in processing time 11.17%. These findings highlight a clear improvement in production efficiency. In conclusion, the integration of Fishbone Diagram, 5W1H, and ECRS with FPC effectively minimized waste and enhanced efficiency, offering a practical approach applicable to other manufacturing industries in the future.
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