Variable Takt Principle Mastering Variance with Limitless Product Individualization

This book describes how the implementation of variable rate launching in the context of a mixed-model assembly line with unlimited customization flexibility promotes customer-centric production. Variable rate launching (VRL) – as opposed to fixed rate launching (FRL) – eliminates idle time and utili...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bebersdorf, Peter, Huchzermeier, Arnd (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2022, 2022
Edition:1st ed. 2022
Series:Management for Professionals
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • Chapter 2. Basics on takt and flow - derivations from practice
  • Chapter 3. Heijunka - fast as a tortoise
  • Chapter 4. Variable Takt
  • Chapter 5. Takt time groups at variable takt
  • Chapter 6. Design-for-Tact and the ideal flow assembly
  • Chapter 7. Mastering variance in assemblies - The Fendt assembly system and matrix assembly
  • Chapter 8. Advanced concepts in automotive manufacturing to master variance in assemblies
  • Chapter 9. Summary and outlook