3rd Visit at AZGARD-9

Data for value stream mapping is validated by studying 15 random operations at the shop floor. The
readings are noted using a stopwatch. 10 readings are taken and their average will be used for further
study. Videos of each operations are recorded for future reference. After collecting data the SAM is
calculated. First observation time is taken and after this allowances are added there are two types of
allowances added in the observation time first machine allowance and second allowance is given from
industry. Machine allowance is generally given 20% for single needle machine and 23% for double
needle machine. After adding these allowances performance rating is multiplied by this time to find out
SAM. SAM is calculated to determine the wages of workers. These wages also depend on the skill level
of workers. Skill level means difficulty of task or precision required in task. There are currently 4 skill
level in industry numbered as 1 to 4. Skill 1 is the hardest skill and workers working on these machines
has highest sallery. For the development of VSM we also needed lead time of WIP data. In a meeting
with the manger of Production planning and control department we discussed the lead time for basic
article. It takes _days for cutting. After cutting stitching takes _days. Then washing and drying takes
_days. And finally pants are packed in the boxes and dispatched.