Manufacturing Technology for Shipbuilding
Abstract
MarAd over the past several years sponsored a series of studies on the level of technology in U.S. shipyards. In fiscal year 1980 MarAd and Avon dale cooperated on a Technical Evaluation of Avondale's Production Operations and Organization the Development of a Long Range Facilities Plan, and the Integration of Both," under Contract No. M9-80-DOC-O1 017. The technical evaluation of Avondale's Production Operations and Organization was performed by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI), In this study, Avondale concluded that they could significantly improve their productivity by using the IHI technology., But, there are so many areas that could be affected many of which are outside the shipyard control that Avondale could not implement all of the recommended changes at one time. In order to improve productivity the most with the least amount of disruption, Avondale proposed to implement four of the IHI systems recommended in the Technical Evaluation, They are: Accuracy Control Production Planning Design Engineering for Zone Outfitting Process Lanes This effort was to be a demonstration intended not only for the benefit of Avondale, but of all U.S. shipyards. Avondale was required to work closely with MarAd and the U.S. shipbuilding community to insure adequate dissemination of information.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA451956
Entities
People
- R. A. Price