| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M99545/01 |
| Title: |
CELLULAR MANUFACTURE WITHIN THE AEROSPACE SECTOR: THE APPLICATION OF LEAN PRINCIPLES |
| Principal Investigator: |
Boughton, Dr N |
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| Department: |
School of Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Liverpool |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
25 September 2000 |
Ends: |
24 June 2002 |
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52,735
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Manufact. Business Strategy |
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| EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications: |
| Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
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The application of lean principles within the automotive sector has been well publicised and the research evidence has provided leverage to sustain wider adoption. It is only recently, however, that the research community has focused their attention on the application of lean principles within UK aerospace industries. A key component of lean thinking is the concept flow which itself is supported through the implementation of single-piece flow cells. The design and implementation of cellular manufacturing systems within the aerospace sector, through the application of lean principles, is the focus of the research work described here. Through active collaboration with a leading UK aerospace supplier, it is intended to develop and evaluate a methodology for the design and implementation of lean cells. An initial assessment of the applicability of the derived methodology to alternative aerospace suppliers, in particular within the SME class, will also be undertaken.
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http://www.liv.ac.uk |