Date

4-2009

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Herbert T. Manaligod

Committee Member

Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Mikel Angelo B. Yap

Abstract

Union Galvasteel Corporation is a manufacturer of roofing materials and steel products. Their main plant is located in Barrio Real, Calamba, Laguna. Their customers include dealers and distributors of roofing materials and subdivision developers. The loading/dispatching operation is the final phase of the company's industrial process. This is the operation where the finished products are delivered or observed to the customer. A survey conducted by UGC last November 2008 revealed that on the average, the customers are dissatisfied with the amount of time spent on waiting for them to pick up their products. Historical data showed that the loading and waiting times do not meet the standard set by the management. Root causes of the delays in the loading/dispatching operation were identified through observations and interviews with the loaders, Logistics Coordinator and logistics personnel.All the possible causes of delay were summarized in a fishbone diagram. To further classify the factors, CNX analysis was used. Recommendations include placement of posters to remind loaders on the proper usage of crane and crane maintenance, continuous product updates and communication between loading personnel, layout changes to include a preparation area for products to be loaded, and the introduction of pushcarts for bended products, plain sheets and production rejects. With the implementation of the recommendations, the lifting activity of the loading operation will be improved. Break and work schedules will be distributed evenly. The capacity of the loading/dispatching operation will increase to 49 vehicles per shift. The average daily inflow of vehicles at UGC for the 8am-4pm shift is 25 vehicles a day. From the simulation of the current system, only 19 vehicles can be served. The additional 6 vehicles that can be served on the shift would translate revenue of PhP5.18M. Should there be an increase in the demand, UGC could still accommodate an additional demand of35 vehicles daily, thereby having a projected annual revenue of PhP30.24M.

Language

English

LC Subject

Productivity progress

Location

UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2009 E66 B47

Document Type

Thesis

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