Investigating The Influences Of Cross Training Configurations In Assembly Lines

By permitting operators to perform a different part of the organization's work, a cross-training model is developed. Its chief purpose is to promote multi-functionality of operators thus improves workforce flexibility. This research intends to investigate the effect of cross-training configura...

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Main Author: Tai, Lee Zhen
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://eprints.usm.my/43496/1/TAI%20LEE%20ZHEN.pdf
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Summary:By permitting operators to perform a different part of the organization's work, a cross-training model is developed. Its chief purpose is to promote multi-functionality of operators thus improves workforce flexibility. This research intends to investigate the effect of cross-training configurations, focusing on assembly lines under the influences of operator absenteeism, operator turnover, product changeover and learning. The cross training configurations, specifically Scheduled Rotation, Floating Operators, Zoned Worksharing – Two Skills Chaining, Zoned Worksharing Hierarchical and Craft were experimented.