Integrating Modular Units into the Production Line and MRO in Career Apparel Industry

Abstract:

A production line and its MRO for career apparel industry is studied. Some modular units well organized by the department of equipment are integrated into the production line, and the bottleneck tasks are adjusted by means of operations study techniques. The line is balanced by the lines balancing technology. A hybrid layout mode with production lines and modular units is given to provide efficient preparations of equipment and tools and easy maintenance plans.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 397-400)
• Pages: 2549-2552
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.397-400.2549
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Jian Hua Yang, Yang Song, Zhi Chao Ma
• Keywords: Apparel Industry, Lines Balancing, Modularity, MRO

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