Continuous Improvement; Lean Management; Process Optimization; Standardization; Supply Chain Network; Value Stream Management
Abstract :
[en] In numerous sectors and industries worldwide, there is a trend towards an intercompany and often international division of value creation and related work tasks. To overcome the challenges of complex cross-enterprise supply chain networks, innovative approaches to visualize, assess and enhance value streams are sought. The StreaM method, which is described in this paper, enables a comprehensive analysis, design and planning of cross-company product and information flows on different levels of value stream detail. At the same time, the entire methodology is based on a common understanding of key symbols, parameters and calculation procedures. In addition, the use of the developed StreaM method and the associated model in a case study proves its practical applicability in an industrial setting. In further validation projects, the transfer of the “Standardized cross-enterprise Value Stream Management Method” to other industry sectors is envisaged to continuously improve energy, trade or service processes.
Disciplines :
Mechanical engineering
Author, co-author :
OBERHAUSEN, Christof ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
MINOUFEKR, Meysam ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
PLAPPER, Peter ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
Language :
English
Title :
Continuous Improvement of complex process flows by means of StreaM
Publication date :
11 December 2017
Number of pages :
15
Event name :
The IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM)
Event organizer :
IEEE Singapore Section, IEEE TEMS Singapore Chapter, IEEE TEMS Hong Kong Chapter