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Redesign of the Curing Area of the Tire Manufacturing Process

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  • Florin Stîngă

    (Faculty of Industrial Engineering & Robotics, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Irina Severin

    (Faculty of Industrial Engineering & Robotics, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Ioana Alina Mitrache

    (Faculty of Industrial Engineering & Robotics, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Elena Lascu

    (Faculty of Industrial Engineering & Robotics, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania)

Abstract

In this study, the production efficiency of a company’s manufacturing flow decreased, and therefore specific improvement actions on the tire manufacturing process were implemented. Additionally, the process improvement plan started with a deeper understanding of the activities, by using the SIPOC method (suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, customers). In order to identify the root-causes and the opportunities for improvement, quality instruments, such as the Ishikawa and Pareto quality tools, were used. The tire manufacturing process was reorganized using the 5S method, then the process was standardized and maintained through specific working procedures drafted on the standard operating procedure format. A particular device was designed for unlocking spring vents. Finally, the implementation of the redesign project shows added value as the entire manufacturing process improved by identifying weaknesses and correcting them. In addition to this, a different objective of the same company used in this case study is linked to adapting to market regulation requirements (the Economic Commission of Europe), with the aim to remain competitive. Therefore, well-defined processes and a strategy based on continuous improvement are needed. The methodology may be transferred to other industries.

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  • Florin Stîngă & Irina Severin & Ioana Alina Mitrache & Elena Lascu, 2020. "Redesign of the Curing Area of the Tire Manufacturing Process," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(17), pages 1-22, August.
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