Monday, 22 August 2016

Overview of Pull Production System

A pull production system is a lean manufacturing technique which is used to minimize waste in the production process. In this system the components which are used in the manufacturing process is replaced only when they have been totally damaged. So companies only manufacture sufficient products to meet the customer demands. This shows that the all the company’s capital is used in production of goods, that will be sold immediately to return a profit.
The book on Pull Production for the Shopfloor introduces these basic pull production concepts to the production teams and managers. This enables them to understand, plan and implement this lean tool in their manufacturing units. The AIAG manuals also present the basics of the pull production system. The OEE for Operators Book defines the basic concept of pull production system and how it can be used to maximize equipment’s productivity.
Working of Pull Production System
In a manufacturing unit, it is a common procedure in which the final processes are pulled from the previous processes which are in a way pulled from the processes before it and so on. This helps manufacturing units to work efficiently by creating excess products and reducing wastes.
This allows them operate without any preset plan and which in a way avoids unnecessary wastes, costs and delays.
What are the benefits of pull production?
One of the prime benefits of pull production is that it can operate with limited statements. Thereby it saves huge costs in refilling stocks. It mainly focuses on customers and their needs are prioritized over everything else. It helps in improving cash flow. This system helps with time management, as borrowing from the previous processes can greatly save effort and time.
However, it must be ensured that balanced systems are placed strongly before including pull production in the manufacturing unit. Layout times sometimes tend to affect the output. This type of malfunctions will lead to dissatisfaction of customers. Therefore every loophole should be analyzed before implementing pull production in the manufacturing unit.
Pull production technique can go a long way in avoiding wastage, risk and unpredictability. Therefore manufacturing units greatly benefit from a pull production system.

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