Cycles Generation Methodology Sample Clauses

Cycles Generation Methodology. The methodology for splitting into cycle times was achieved via a specific algorithm that was proven to achieve the desired sequence over the problem’s objectives. The algorithm is provided below: Step 1 Load all assembly orders Step 2 Load orders in assembly that are already within the assembly line Step 3 Sort orders based on the tact time (equal to the time that it takes on each step Step 4 Group orders into batches based on the following criteria - Each batch has a cycle time close to the desired cycle time of the line - The throughput of the line is maximized Achieving the criteria on step 4 means that sequencing of orders is performed with the objective that consecutive orders are having equal or close tact times, which will provide no delays in the line moving from one position to another. In fact, a product at position A can only move to position B if the latest one is empty; this means that the whole line moves with a tact time equal to the maximum tact times among all the orders currently within the line. As such, it is important into the achievement of maximum throughput, bring similar tact times close into the sequence. Moreover, for material delivery purposes, in some production cases the batches need to be fit into a specific timeslot (e.g. 2h for BV production) in order to avoid delays in the components. This calculation is easy to be estimated by adding the duration of all the orders that were put within a batch.