General Motors with Lean Manufacturing

ecumenic Motors with fragile Manufacturing An Introduction of GM mankindwide Manufacturing governance operations anxiety team up Project Contributed by We progress to A+ (sort by number) 2009 050 444 2010 049 712 2010 054 149 2010 059 605 9125 620 120 Division of Business Administration, Hanyang Univ. ERICA Ansan, celestial latitude 2012 Contents Part 1. Overview of General Motors2 1. 1 Why General Motors? 2 1. 2 Introduction of General Motors3 1. 3 Basic Information3 1. 4 muniment of GM4 1. 5 GMs family4 Part 2. Introduction of joust Manufacturing4 2. 1 Definition5 2. 2 inc inception and TPS5 2. 3 Theme Efficiency6Part 3. GMs imageetary Manufacturing System6 3. 1 use of argument Manufacturing6 3. 2 In-Progress Control and cheque7 3. 3 Process Failure and tack summary11 3. 4 timber Feedback/Feedforward11 3. 5 Quality System Management13 Part 4. Comments14 4. 1 Achievements beyond Efficiency14 4. 2 A Too-Lean GM? 15 Bibliography16 Part 1. Overview of Gener al Motors 1. 1 Why General Motors? First automotive industry has started in 1885 since Karl Benz and Daimler develop gasoline engine cars. The early automotive industry was high-ticket(prenominal) ,slow and didnt escape from the design of the wagon type. scarce The introduction of Henry Fords conveyor tap is way as to be able to mass-produced, it became the beginning of popularization. U. S. automotive fellowship seek to enter into the world in Europe ,since 1920s and by combination U. S.. s car toil technology and Europes brand note assess, Europe emerged as the largest marketplace in the world. At the European economy will line up in 1950, U. S. has grown generous to occupy 80% in world market and Europe built a new product diametriciation and diversification outline in order to correspond to U. S. At this auspicate should be noted that Japans inroad into world market.Be suffer of Korean war, Japan l instigate the mental institution of growth and The 1960s, orbicul ar automotive market is growing, Japan participate in global automotive market. Especially, Japan made new Labor- oversight relations by new industrial organization and distinctive exertion manner, and spreading Toyota achievement outline and JIT approach to become more belligerent, They were formed 3 polarized carcass to dominate the world market with U. S. and Europe. After that, Before and after the 1980s, Asiatic countries, including countries much(prenominal) as Mexico and Brazil participated in global automotive market as a weapon low-income and small car. In 1990s, U.S. lead global automotive market increasing core competencies by design to reengineering, benchmarking, restructuring, and downsizing, etc, competing with Japan. In the late 1990s, self-propelling market undergo great confusion receivable to oversupply and changing consumer claims, and Multinational automotive companies MA is greatly increasing, and a small number of large companies lead global automoti ve market. In the flow of the automotive industry, after establishment in 1908, GM lay the foundation focusing on to raise the size take overing Buick, Cadillac, including 25 companies and maintain bestow-go in gross revenue amongst 1933 to 2008.Also, in domestic, GM is cognize for a lot of familiar brands such as Chevrolet. Because GM overcome several financial crisis and still exist the substance of the worlds automotive industry companies, we take aim GM automotive industry companies, we choose GM 1. 2 Introduction of General Motors General Motors Company ordinarily known as GM (General Motors Corporation before 2009), is an Ameri sight transnational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and the worlds largest auto maker, by vehicle unit of measurement sales, in 2011, employing 202,000 people and doing agate line in whatsoever 157 countries.General Motors produces cars and trucks in 31 countries, and sells and services these vehicles done the fol lowing four regional segments, which ar GM no.th America (GMNA), GM Europe (GME), GM International Operations (GMIO), and GM South America (GMSA), through with(predicate) which development, production, marketing and sales be organised in their respective world regions, plus as twenty percent segment GM Financial. 1. 3 Basic Information Industry Automotive Founded September 16, 1908 Founder(s) William C. Durant Headquarters Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan, the US Number of locations 156 facilities on sixer continentsArea served Worldwide Product Automobiles, Financial Service 1. 4 History of GM 1908 Founded by William. C. Durant 1910-1929 The rise of the automobile captured imaginations and sparked invention. 1930-1959 GMs commitment to innovation lent optimism during tumultuous world events. 1960-1979 GM offered forward-thinking answers to an increasingly eco-conscious world. 1980-1999 The close of the twentieth century brought tremendous global growth for GM 2000-2008 Trying scotch magazines saw GM embracing an enduring passion for innovation. forthwith We be passionate about designing, building and selling the worlds best vehicles. This vision unites us as a team and is the earmark of our node-driven culture. 1. 5 GMs family Part 2. Introduction of Lean Manufacturing 2. 1 Definition What is sparse manufacturing(lean)? Lean manufacturing, lean enterprise, or lean production, often simply, Lean, is a production practice that considers the expenditure of resources for any goal other than the creation of value for the end guest to be wasteful, and thus a target for elimination.Working from the purview of the customer who consumes a product or service, value is defined as any action or answer that a customer would be willing to pay for. Essentially, lean is centered on preserving value with less(prenominal) deed. Lean manufacturing is a circumspection philosophy derived mostly from the Toyota Production System (TPS) (hence th e term Toyotism is also prevalent) and identified as Lean only in the 1990s. TPS is renowned for its focus on reduction of the original Toyota septet wastes to mend overall customer value, but there are vary perspectives on how this is best achieved.The steady growth of Toyota, from a small company to the worlds largest automaker, has concentrate attention on how it has achieved this success. 2. 2 Lean and TPS Lean is a management philosophy developed from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and identified as Lean in the 1990s. The Toyota Production System (TPS) is an integrated socio-technical system, developed by Toyota, that comprises its management philosophy and practices. The TPS organizes manufacturing and logistics for the automobile manufacturer, including interaction with suppliers and customers. The system is a major precursor of the more generic lean manufacturing. Taiichi Ohno, Shigeo Shingo and Eiji Toyoda developed the system between 1948 and 1975. in the first p lace called just-in- cartridge clip production, it builds on the approach created by the founder of Toyota, Sakichi Toyoda, his son Kiichiro Toyoda, and the engineer Taiichi Ohno. The principles profound the TPS are embodied in The Toyota Way. TPS focuses on reduction of the original Toyota seven wastesto improve overall customer value. But there are varying perspectives on how this is best achieved. 2. 3 Theme Efficiency Lean manufacturing is a variation on the theme ofefficiencybased on optimizing flow.It is a present-day instance of the recurring theme in human narration toward increasing efficiency, decreasing waste, and using empirical methods to decide what matters, rather than uncritically accepting pre-existing ideas. As such, it is a chapter in the larger archives that also includes such ideas as the folk wisdom of thrift, duration and question study, Taylorism, the Efficiency Movement, and Fordism. Lean manufacturing is often seen as a more orderly version of earlier efficiency efforts, building upon the proceeding of earlier leaders such as Taylor or Ford, and learning from their mistakes.Part 3. GMs Global Manufacturing System 3. 1 Application of Lean Manufacturing To be more competitive in the global automotive industry, General Motors is concentrated on whatever key priorities get common think lean and run loyal compete on a global groundwork grow the business and most importantly-focus on the product. GM Manufacturing is dedicated to lean and common as demonstrated by a single, global manufacturing approach a outline that is changing the way it designs its products, lays out localises, selects equipment and design distributively assembly plant operators job.The GM Global Manufacturing System-or GMS-is an important building block of an integrated strategy to develop products that excite customers in markets around the world. 3. 2 In-Progress Control and ratification In-Process Control & Verification includes the intent and purpose of the BIQ motto Satisfy your customer do not accept, build or ship a fly Solve problems through team work. Quality expectations are achieved in severally operation to ensure defects are not passed on to downstream process. Well, it raises a question, how to achieve customer satisfaction?General Motors has three paths for figure out this problem. In the first place, hold backion avoids defects or non-standards elapsering. Secondly, spying station when defects or non-standards find occurred. At croak, use look intoment to assure defects or non-standards are not passed on. I will introduce these three methods in the following minutes. The benefits of In-Process Control & Verification consist of three aspects * To outside customers (people buying our vehicle), it protects customers from sub-standard vehicle choice it assures customer satisfaction. To internal customers (downstream operation), it prevents major repair and rework by detecting a non-conformity early in the pr ocess it prevents the flow of defects from discussion section to department and rate to station. * To internal customers (from suppliers), it protects aggroup Members from non-compliant parts from suppliers through advanced tone of voice training and prompt crackment during spills. Prevention To understand the prevention, let me show you a par at first. As you can see in the picture, Using the Lean approach, we defend the process by prevention.It results in less rework and repair, and higher(prenominal) first time feeling. By contrast, the traditional approach is trying to control the product, which is less efficient and more passive, with more rework and repair, and lower first time quality. Process Equipment Capability Reviews think about(a)s periodic influences are conducted to identify trends or shifts in energy over periods of time. It includes four steps 1) trace process equipment with high risk/impact 2) Conduct initial capability halt 3) Conduct regular schedu led reviews to confirm capability 4) run through corrective action as take DetectionThe second method is detection. Detection has two purposes. Purpose 1 To make non-standard conditions in the manufacturing process microscopic identify when defects or non-standard have occurred. Purpose 2 This supports the Do not Accept element of the quality motto * Inspection process that confirms quality as soon as possible following manufacture * Measures the take of the manufacturing process * Alerts organization to out of standard conditions * Supports containment and provides infix into continuous return Quality Check System Update Internal/external Customers are monitored for feedback.Where there is an indication of defect flow-out through the Verification process, a taxonomical analysis will be conducted typically for 1) Items currently not include in the quality check list/control plan For example, update check list based on prioritization and risk analysis. 2) Current check items not found during the check process For example, improve standardized work or re-train team members. The quality check system essential be thoroughgoing(a)d in consideration of the Supplier-Customer relationship. Inspection frequencies must be established by each supplier that prevents shipping defects to downstream customers.This is a indispensableness for safety & compliance items, key characteristics and for issues that will significantly impact the adjoining process or customer. During a repair, the risk for a discrepancy to occur is increased many aspects of the repair operation are non-standard. So the free-living hole Confirmation is very necessary. Many aspects of the repair operation are non-standard Any documented repair must be support by Repair Confirmation (both on- and off-line) * Repair Confirmation must be conducted respectively (e. g. by Quality). Standardized work (non-cyclic) should be used for the confirmation process quality standards must be available . * Appropriate training and knowledge of standards must be developed to conduct or confirm repairs. * Repair confirmation should be as close to the repair process as possible. * Repair confirmation can be conducted by man or machine. Workers can use Andon(A Kind of Signboard) to Stop The Process Work Station squad has the ability to stop the line and complete standardized work in station if there are some problems in the product line.If the Team Member has a quality issue within their standardized work they activate the Andon system to * Initiate a call for help through station light, Andon board, and melody * Empower the Team Member to stop line & organization responds to provide support * Stop at FPS (Fixed Position Stop) to contain and complete the repair * Where Andon is not available the principles still apply panic system and Escalation Process When a defect is detected, feedback to the appropriate team or various(prenominal) will be given by using a discourse system. Th e alarm is raised by using audio/visual signals (e. . Andon). The alarm process directs the support functions to * Go and See the problem * Apply containment to prevent further flow of defects * Initiate problem solving Containment Containment the purpose of it is the exertion of customer expectations relies on a method to contain defects within the manufacturing process, and see corrections to protect the next/downstream customer. This also supports the Do not Ship element of the quality motto * Vehicle pull throughy to the customer * Powertrain and MFD plants to vehicle assembly * External supplier to the manufacturing plant Internal departments (e. g. between body, paint and GA) * Between work stations within a department Summary of In-Process Control and Verification Standardized work is performed in either process and includes the required quality checks. Process control activities are use on equipment to control variation on a daily basis and maintain capability over a pe riod of time. Detection confirms the manufacturing process and ensures both internal (Production Team Members) and External Customers (people who buy our products) are receiving products that meet or exceed the quality standards.A process is in place to contain defects within the manufacturing process and implement permanent corrective actions that are verified as being effective. 3. 3 Process Failure and matter Analysis Purpose of this procedure Investigation, documentation and if necessary reduction of the risk latent (Risk Priority Number-RPN) for all production processes. RISK PRIORITY NUMBER S x O x D = RPN * S = Severity * O = Occurrence * D = Detection * RPN = Risk Priority Number* * 1 = Lowest1000 = Highest There are some questions to answer for the Process Failure and Effect Analysis Potential failure modeWhat things have gone untimely?What things could go wrong? Effects of failureWhat does a failure mean to the next operation, the assy plant, the final customer? Potenti al Cause of failure motif cause what has gone wrong in the past Brainstorm what could cause failures? Current controls What do we do today to prevent the defect from occurring and acquire to our customer? Recommended actions If current controls are not 100% effective, what actions should be interpreted? 3. 4 Quality Feedback/Feedforward Definition The communication of quality expectations and results between customers and suppliers through standardized communication pathways.Purpose To ensure that information on quality reaches those who need it. Feed Information Forward Internal and external suppliers communicate known/potential problems and/or problem solving status to their customers in a timely manner. This provides the customer with sufficient lead time to react to approaching changes and take appropriate measures. Feed Information Back Internal and external customers communicate known/potential problems and/or problem solving dissolver to their suppliers in a timely manner. This provides the supplier with sufficient lead time to react to customer issues and take appropriate measures.Build and quality status of each vehicle is communicated to downstream processes. Summary of Quality Feedback/Feedforward Feedback/Feedforward promotes the communication of quality expectations and results between customers and suppliers through * Clearly defining customer/supplier communication requirements delineate timing, content, and format of information Establishing metrics and the subsequent management process telling implementation of the Feedback/Feedforward communication likewisels Problem identification, input into the plant problem solving process and countermeasure follow up . 5 Quality System Management Who is responsible for Quality? Team work is absolutely essential to deliver world-class quality. Everyone Quality is a shared responsibility Quality intention imagery Allocation Manufacturing and quality resources are allocated to support the quality sy stem and interface with engineering. Each area requires sufficient resources to properly focus on supporting production and driving continuous improvement through P-D-C-A. Resource allocation needs to consider the quality and production components that are required to support the team member. increase of an organization for quality incorporates the Planning, Doing and Checking functions into their body structure. Summary of Quality System Management Quality System Management provides the supporting structure and framework for the implementation of the quality system and ongoing improvement to the quality of our products through * Establishment and implementation of a strategic quality plan for the organization * Allocation of manufacturing and quality resources to support the quality plan * Development of an rganization for quality that incorporates the Planning, Doing and Checking functions into their structure * Identification of requirements for documentation, procedures, practic es and assessments * Integration of both quality and manufacturing BPDs at all levels of the organization Part 4. Comments 4. 1 Achievements beyond Efficiency The GMS is generating positive results. By using GMS, General Motors achieved efficiency in many aspects. And GMS is a system built around people.The system stresses the value of teamwork, and is based on an underlying philosophy that everyone, in every position, adds value. In an empowered environment, everyones experience and insights are valued. Manufacturing performance is improved through the lucid adoption of five principals-people involvement, standardization, built in quality, short lead time and continuous improvement. The principals are interrelated and implemented as a complete system. When implemented, the GMS principals maximize performance in the areas of people systems, safety, quality, customer responsiveness and damage.Products, plants and processes are designed to allow GMs people to use their skills and ab ilities as efficiently as possible. GM is the industry benchmark in safety, a goal achieved through a strong partner in crimeship between GM and its unions. GMs workers realize a healthy, injury-free environment. The team concept is a critical part of managing quality by making each team responsible for managing quality in their area. Team members receive extensive training in identifying and solving problems. GMs manufacturing strategy maximizes customer responsiveness, by responding fast to customer and market trends.GMs manufacturing system concentrates on cost savings by eliminating all forms of waste that detract from our ability to be competitive. 4. 2 A Too-Lean GM? It wasnt that long ago that General Motors was producing too many vehicles. Now the giant automaker cant produce enough for some area dealers, who said they are finding it difficult to keep enough register of some new car and truck models to satisfy demand. And theyre likely losing some sales because of it I de finitely believe its restricted our sales, Scott Hatchett, managing partner of Scholfield Buick GMC, said Monday.GMs efforts to emerge from bankruptcy a leaner company mean the inventory Hatchett and other dealers have access to has been much thinner, especially for sure models such as GMC Terrain as well as the Buick Enclave and LaCrosse. We literally get down to where we have one or two of those vehicles in stock, he said. Jill Hattan said her dealership, Don Hattan Chevrolet in Park City, has had a difficult time keeping in stock the Chevy Equinox and Camaro. Its just trickling in on top of a small inventory, she said. We are definitely scatty some sales. Hattan said her dealership is trying to alleviate the lack of inventory from Chevrolet by tapping other dealers inventory. We actually try to purchase several at a time just for stock but when everyones short, thats not flaccid to do either, she said. GM spokesman Tom Henderson said his company is dramatically different now t han before it entered a brief bankruptcy in June 2009. Its axed brands such as Saturn and Pontiac, closed plants and received $50 billion in aid from the federal government. Before GMs bankruptcy we typically ran with very high inventories, Henderson said.As a leaner company, its production has been sharply trimmed. Now the company is attempting to find the saucy spot between production and demand. Its a really delicate balance act, Henderson said. Henderson said he couldnt disclose production rates going forward. But he did point to efforts by the company to ramp up production on the GMC Terrain and Chevy Equinox. It has taken an unused portion of its plant in Ontario, Canada, to create capacity for the manufacture of 60,000 to 80,000 more vehicles. Those two midsize SUVs are sweltering sellers for GM.GM said earlier this month that through the first six months of 2010, sales of the Equinox and Terrain were up nearly 193 percent from the same period last year. Henderson said the company is listening to its dealers such as Hatchett and Hattan. We take their input seriously, Henderson said, adding that dealers should see this fall the results of GMs increased production efforts at its Canadian plant. As for additional production increases, Well judge based on business conditions what to do going forward. Bibliography * http//www. gm. com * Womack, James P. Daniel T. Jones, and Daniel Roos.The Machine That Changed the World,1990. * Bailey, David (24 January 2008). Automotive News calls Toyota world No. 1 car maker. Reuters. com. Reuters. Retrieved 19 April 2008. * http//en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Lean_manufacturingcite_note-Reuters-3 * http//en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Toyota_Production_System * Strategos-International. 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