Title: Modelling manufacturing process using a modified IDEF0 framework: a case study of a car door manufacturing plant

Authors: Abdullah Al-Turki, Waleed Fekry Faris

Addresses: Corporate Strategy and Quality Assurance Office, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, 53100, Malaysia. ' Corporate Strategy and Quality Assurance Office, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, 53100, Malaysia

Abstract: This research paper explores a modified framework for the modelling of a manufacturing process. A modified IDEF0 model has been followed as the methodology since it can ease access to decision details from an unstructured database. From the case study, the concepts enable to build a full information model for decision-making in a manufacturing system to support basic production activities (operations, transport, inspection, etc.). The results obtained after the simulation of the modified model was found to be remarkable when it was verified with factory personnel.

Keywords: IDEF0; process modelling; simulation; process flow; car door manufacturing; automotive manufacturing; automobile industry; decision making.

DOI: 10.1504/IJESMS.2010.038143

International Journal of Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation, 2010 Vol.2 No.4, pp.234 - 241

Published online: 19 Jan 2011 *

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