Performance Measure of Industrial Robotics in Lean Enterprise: A Case Study in Semiconductor Industry
P.A.Perumal1, S.Hammam2, C.C.Tay3
1P.A.Perumal, Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia.
2S.S.Yoon, Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia.
3C.C.Tay, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 24 May 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 11 June 2019 | Manuscript Published on 26 June 2019 | PP: 12-16 | Volume-8 Issue-1S5 June 2019 | Retrieval Number: A00030681S519/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: Industrial robotics replaced human workers in almost all fields due to their abilities to multitask, flexibility and configurability in any position they involved in. However, implementing industrial robotics is challenging due to their high cost, expert handling, and complexity. The object of this study is to determine the performance measurement using the QCDAC method or (quality, cost, delivery, accountability and continual improvement) then categorized according to lean principles and then identifying seven main areas that the industrial robotics contributes in the semi-conductor company. The performance identification and ranking is done by using Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) methodology to identify the most affected performance of the model and to clarify the industrial robotics performance in these areas in which the industrial robotics fit and compatible with the lean enterprise. Human- robot interaction considered to guarantee the workers’ safety working alongside industrial robotics. The result of the ISM method shows the performance measure that affects the industrial robotics to support lean enterprise in terms of quality improvement, cost reduction and efficiency.
Keywords: Lean Enterprise, Industrial Robotics, Human Interaction, Interpretive Structural Modeling.
Scope of the Article: Robotics Engineering