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Lean Manufacturing

Lean Production System Mapping and Development
Saginaw Metal Casting Operations:

Joe Ruder
Winter 2007

MFGO 633 Project #2

June 15, 2008
Learning Site: Saginaw
Site Code: 43

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Value Stream Map – Current State Summary
3. Value Stream Map – Future State Summary
4. Recommendations
5. Conclusion
6. Appendix – Value Stream Maps

Introduction

Within the Precision Sand aluminum casting process of General Motors Powertrain, there is a consistent effort to continually improve the manufacturing process. Saginaw Metal Casting Operation (SMCO) is in the middle of implementation of the Global Manufacturing System (GMS) in their quest to become a leaner manufacturing facility. GMS is a similar system to the Toyota Manufacturing System. The elimination of muda is the objective of the SMCO organization.

This paper will primarily focus on the Liner Delivery System within the Precision Sand process. The product team receives......


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Approximate Word Count: 1037
Approximate Pages: 5 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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