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VALUE STREAM MAPPING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES

Shipyards in Europe, in order to maintain continual production of all of its facilities, must analyze ways to use the present production systems for the assembly of interim products for vessels as well as other types of industrial constructions. In the case of the shipyard analyzed in this paper, which has produced various types of vessels, the management is open-minded about meeting the needs for the civil engineering construction industry as well. The authors' of this paper have analyzed the process of assembling interim products of a subsea construction for Venice using a value stream map (VSM). Applying lean manufacturing principles, the present lines of production are explained and certain realistic enhancements are drawn up and illustrated in a future improved VSM. Whereas, the present system will produce products which meet the quality and duration times of the customer, the new proposed system, illustrated in a future VSM, will decrease the non-value added activities as well. Therefore, the conclusion is that the VSM methodology developed in this paper will enable a shipyard to meet the needs of various industries and be competitive in quality, cost and delivery.

Value stream mapping; lean manufacturing; panel line assembly; civil engineering; shipbuilding

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