A system study on the ice bag manufacturing division of Howell Plastics Manufacturing, Inc

Date of Publication

2000

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Subject Categories

Industrial Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Abstract/Summary

The Ice Bag Manufacturing Plant of Howell Plastics Manufacturing Inc. produces polyethylene plastic bags measuring 4 X 12 which is more commonly known as the ice bag. This study focuses on the production processes involved in the manufacture of the ice bag starting from the mixing of the raw materials up to the packing operation.

From evaluations conducted by the group, it was determined that the main problem is excess scraps are produced at the sealing & cutting section of the plant, amounting to P 74,760.02 during 1999. Excess scraps are defined as scraps in excess of the two kilograms per machine per day standard set by the company.";"A critical evaluation revealed that the main contributor to this problem are attributed to the machine. Specifically, scraps are produced by the dirty or worn teflon tape covering of the sealing & cutting machine's sealing unit and the poor loading of the plastic sheets into the machine due to the dirty rollers and passageways.

In order to eliminate the problem of excess scrap produced at the sealing & cutting section, a preventive maintenance system is proposed. Upon proper implementation and monitoring, it eliminates the amount of scrap produced to the acceptable level. In addition, a Net Present Value (NPV) of P 1,002,702.30 in net benefits is gained from the proposed solution.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU10125

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

175 leaves ; Computer printout

Keywords

Production control

Embargo Period

2-3-2021

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