Industrial Engineering & Management

Lehoux N

Publications

• Research Article
  Using Lean Techniques and Simulation to Improve the Efficiency of Engineered Wood Production: A Case Study in a Small Factory
  Author(s): Marzieh Ghiyasinasab, Lehoux N, Ménard S and Cloutier CMarzieh Ghiyasinasab, Lehoux N, Ménard S and Cloutier C
  
  Purpose: Modular construction manufacturing (MCM) has been recognized as an efficient solution to improve standardization and increase efficiency in the construction industry. Production of engineered wood for construction projects may be considered as a type of MCM. The production system of design-specific engineered wood contains some repeatable production processes while each project contains its unique design and specifications. Glued laminated timber (glulam) is a type of engineered wood product which is applicable to construction as an environment-friendly product. Production of curved glulam generally has longer production time than the straight glulam beam. This paper considers improvements in the production of glulam by investigating the sources of waste in the production processes.Design/Methodology/Approach: A simulation model is buil.. Read More»
  

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