Ny verkstadslayout på Westal AB

Sammanfattning: The following study is a bachelor thesis at Jönköping Institute of Technology in collaboration with the lighting company Westal AB. The company had recently invested in a laser cutter and at the same time acquired the business Ledolight Sweden AB, which manufactures emergency exit luminaires. The problem that formed the basis of the study was that the responsible parties were unsure of how the machines should be positioned regarding proximity and a good working environment. The aimwas therefore to develop two concrete layout proposals for the workshop. Where one layout proposal should provide suggestions for the location of the laser cutter in relation to existing machines. While the layout proposal will provide a proposal on how the machines from Ledolight Sweden AB can be placed on a separate area in the workshop.The study's questions were answered using both quantitative and qualitative methods to obtain information. Value stream analyses, measurements, observations, and interviews are some of the methods used. Based on the chosen methods, it has been possible to describe a current situation at Westal AB and Ledolight Sweden AB. When designing the layout proposals, the collected information was compared to the selected theoretical framework. Subsequently, the "Simplified Systematic Layout Planning" (FSLP) method was used to identify and determine relationships, causes of proximity, space requirements and other needs.The study results in different layout proposals, which show how the machines and functions can be placed in the workshop. A total of three layout proposals have been produced for the laser cutter and two for the machines from Ledolight Sweden AB. Followed by the advantages and disadvantages of the chosen locations. In comparison with the current layout, the new layout proposals have achieved the purpose of creating proximity, creating good working conditions, and placing the machines from Ledolight Sweden AB in a separate area in the workshop. The study also provides a concrete proposal on how two of the layout proposals could be integrated into the workshop. The layout proposal contributes to less material handling as the times for moving materials have been reduced. Material handling has been reduced by 20% for the Stall product group. Regarding the product groups Gustav and LedoNomic material handling has been reduced by 13% and 47% respectively. In connection with the results of the study, the following recommendations have been identified,- Design spaghetti diagrams and eliminate unnecessary movements for all product groups processed in the workshop. - Apply the FSLP method to future layout changes.- Continued work with the Lean mindset and the tool 5S to eliminate waste.