STORAGE AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT IN MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

Storage systems and warehouse processing in factories are integral to manufacturing operations and logistics procedures. Proper factory layout, storage locations, and procedures save time and reduce cost and wastes. This study examines a real case scenario of a metal industry and sheet metal factory manufacturing commercial easy-to-install metal racks. We collected data, investigated the current situation of the factory, and specified the difficulties and problems regarding the procedures, storage system, and distribution of machines. Furthermore, several proposed solutions were presented and analyzed using simulation, followed by the selection of the best solution. Then, we applied 5S methodology to improve productivity and reduce waste. The findings reveal that reducing waste and time, enhancing productivity, and better space utilization can be achieved significantly. Moreover, this study indicates the feasibility of the proposed solutions, which can be adopted by similar factories and other industries.