The National Shipbuilding Research Program, Flexible Production Indices
Abstract
This publication supplements others, referenced herein, which describe various aspects of the very effective flexible production system developed by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (IHI) for operating shipyards. Their use is described to show how man-hour budgeting for most work is based on certainty. The indices are used to relate man-hours required to physical characteristics of materials that are to be fabricated, assembled, or painted. With extraordinary attention to material definition, starting in basic design, the indices permit constant refinement of manpower requirements as design progress refines material requirements. The consequence is unprecedented control of production through control of material. The indices described herein are as for construction of ships and end products other than ships. When supplemented to address rip-out (disassembly) and open-and-inspect work, they are applicable for overhaul and modernization of naval ships. The indices are corporate experience. A product work breakdown and product oriented material management are essential.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA444163