Draw a Value Stream Map

The detailed information for each production process is provided as follows. Cutting. o 1 operator cuts rods based on the requirements. o Cycle time (C/T) is 15 seconds. o Changeover time (C/O) is 30 minutes. o The operator has a 100% reliability (uptime). o 5 days of cut rod are observed in inventory.

Machining. o 1 operator operates a forging machine.

o Cycle time is 30 seconds. o Changeover time is 2 hours. o The machine has a 100% reliability. o 5 days of end fittings are observed in inventory.

Welding. o 2 operators weld end fittings to the rod. o Cycle time is 20 seconds for operators and 60 seconds for machines. o Changeover time is 1 hour. o The machines have a 90% reliability. o 4 days of welded arms are observed in inventory.

Deflashing. o 1 operator deflashes welded arms. o Cycle time is 10 seconds for operators and 30 seconds for machines. o Changeover time is 40 minutes. o The machines have a 95% reliability. o 8 days of welded arms are observed in inventory.

Assembly. o 6 operators manually assemble the steering arms. o Cycle time is 200 seconds. o There is no changeover time. o The operators have a 100% reliability. o 5 days of finished steering arms are observed in inventory.

Shipping. o Operators remove parts form finished goods warehouse and stages them for truck shipment to customers.