A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO REDUCING LOSSES IN THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY IN THAILAND

Authors

  • Sontinan Intasonti Division of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Education, Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep
  • Supapat Phuangkaew Division of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Education, Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep
  • Tadpon Kullawong Division of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Education, Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep

Keywords:

Shipbuilding industry, Work in process, Line balancing

Abstract

The shipbuilding industry is one of the most important businesses in Thailand. Recent reports have indicated that the rate of maritime transport in Thailand continues to grow whereas the income of the shipbuilding industry in Thailand has decreased. It implies that the loss in processes occurs. The main objective of this research project was to indicate the loss in processes and solve a problem. Computer simulation (Flex Sim) and on-site survey were used to solve this problem. Six weeks were used to implement for new process design. Finding from this current research project revealed a lot of work in process were occur. The most of work in process occurs in the process of cutting steel before welding the keel. Moreover, work in process was damaged by rust. After implementing the new process, Results showed that work in process decreased from 7.8 percent to 4.8 of the orders. Values of Loss of steel from damage from rust and loss were also decreased to 192,000 baht for the medium size tanker. The detail and limitations of this research are also discussed.

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Published

2022-12-30

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Intasonti, S., Phuangkaew, S., & Kullawong, T. (2022). A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO REDUCING LOSSES IN THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY IN THAILAND. Journal of Science and Technology Thonburi University, 6(2), 100–108. retrieved from https://ph03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/trusci/article/view/527

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2022): July - December

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Research Articles

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