Increasing Line Efficiency By Using Line Balancing In A Steel Manufacturing Company

Abstract

Line balancing using the Takt Time method is recognized as a modern tool for
assisting businesses in reducing costs and increasing profits. It is possible for the enterprise
to smoothly produce the most optimal number of products by rational calculation and
resource arrangement. This paper presents a case study on the application of line balancing
by the Takt Time method in a steel factory in Vietnam. The methods selected for the study
include describing the current situation of the factory, applying Lean Manufacturing
improvement tools, applying modern equipment technology, and rearranging factory
resources, finally calculating Line Balancing metrics and implementing them in practice.
According to the findings of the research, using the Takt Time line balancing method
provides numerous benefits to the factory. The number of operators decreased by 9 people.
The percentage of line balance increased by 22% from 77% to 99% and the efficiency of
line balance increased by 6% from 93% to 99%. In addition, the study also helps
Vietnamese businesses have a more objective view of the application of Takt Time line
balancing in the future.