Optimization of labor allocation at a syringe production facility using computer simulation
Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2008.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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| author | Liaw, Sze Sen |
| author2 | Brian W. Anthony. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/461532019-04-12T10:00:52Z Optimization of labor allocation at a syringe production facility using computer simulation Liaw, Sze Sen Brian W. Anthony. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering. Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (leaf [54]). Optimization of the current labor resources at a Singapore pharmaceutical company is necessary to control the labor cost effectively without affecting the production capacity. Two new labor allocations were proposed. They featured higher labor flexibility to reduce the response time to machines failures, as well as more focused job scope to reduce work interruptions. The labor tasks were also categorized based on skill levels to facilitate the implementation of skill-based pay system in order to motivate employees. Computer simulation was used to study the performance of the new labor allocation proposals. While Proposal 1 had a lower productivity than the current labor allocation, proposal 2 showed an increase as compared to current labor allocation. The financial analysis predicted a total annual benefit of S$320,246 in the form of labor cost reduction and increased productivity from the implementation of proposal 2 with the current number of production technicians. Keywords: Labor Allocation, computer simulation, optimization The content of the thesis is modified to protect the identity of the attachment company. The name of the company and confidential information are omitted. by Sze Sen Liaw. M.Eng. 2009-06-30T17:29:19Z 2009-06-30T17:29:19Z 2008 2008 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/46153 399623517 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 53, [9] leaves application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Mechanical Engineering. Liaw, Sze Sen Optimization of labor allocation at a syringe production facility using computer simulation |
| title | Optimization of labor allocation at a syringe production facility using computer simulation |
| title_full | Optimization of labor allocation at a syringe production facility using computer simulation |
| title_fullStr | Optimization of labor allocation at a syringe production facility using computer simulation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimization of labor allocation at a syringe production facility using computer simulation |
| title_short | Optimization of labor allocation at a syringe production facility using computer simulation |
| title_sort | optimization of labor allocation at a syringe production facility using computer simulation |
| topic | Mechanical Engineering. |
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