Improvement in Productivity of Assembly Line by Cycle Time Reduction: A Case Study

This study was undertaken in a biomedical equipment manufacturing organization, situated in Mumbai, so as to improve the assembly process using various ways to reduce cycle time as well as by applying other productivity-oriented methodologies. The primary motive was to generate a lean solution and calculate the value added to the overall production. Installation of automated tools in order to enhance the cycle time reduction of subassemblies, gathering individual worker efficiency data, and usage of jigs in photometer assemblies was involved in the study. After this study, total cycle time was reduced from 52 h per machine to 43.3 h per machine approximately. The organization achieved a saving of Rs. 3.2 LPA and also more number of machines were delivered to the markets per year.