As each part is inspected, the inspected
part will be immediately placed onto th
e jig as shown in Figure 6, thus
eliminating the need for adjusting and arranging the parts af
ter the all the parts are inspected. In the latter, the test
run is carried out in the quality inspection section in the comp
any. During the test run, five operators are assigned to
perform the handling tasks by using the supporting jig. Th
e operators are required to count and place the parts onto
the new supporting jig.
In this case study, part A is choosing to be tested and the
number of parts to be collect
ed in each cycle was 50 units.
Each unit was counted and put onto the supporting jig. Afte
r the total quantity of units required had been reached,
the units were placed into a plastic bag.
The handling time to handle the parts were recorded and presented in Table