Operation Optimization Of New Intarder Line In ZF Company Based On Lean Production

This paper using methods of lean production and production line planning and design to study the operation planning of ZF's new production line of Intarder.The purpose of this study is to ensure the synchronous introduction of lean production at the beginning of new production,so as to ensure that the new production line has a good performance in terms of flexibility in delivery,safety,quality and efficiency when it is launched.Firstly,this paper states the current situation of ZF company,analyzing the problem at the beginning of production in a systematic way and the shortcomings of existing production line during planning.With the experience and lesson learned from previous project,it explains the necessity of introducing lean production to the new production line of Intarder.Then,in view of the new Intarder project,this paper puts forward the general methodology for new production line planning and new planning concept,elaborating lean production plan for the new production line and analyzing the material flow,information flow including the application of value stream,line balancing,lean logistics etc.In addition,it summarizes the evaluation to the model of lean production by the set of key performance indicators and evaluation of the maturity of the lean production,to judge the impact on the implementation of lean production scheme.This paper ends with a brief description of ZF operating system,from organization chart,leadership,staff involvement,company culture and so on,to ensure of the lean implementation of the new production line.The tools and methods of new production line planning described in this paper are universal and can be used for reference by other enterprises for similar operation planning of new assembly line.