Optimisation of the Partial Runner Setup Process in Plastic Injection Moulds Using Eight Steps in the Motorcycle Industry.

Purpose: This study aims to analyse the causes of partial setup work that is not optimal and provide solutions to the sub-optimal setup work on family-type moulds in type A. Methodology/Approach: This study uses an 8-Step improvement approach combined with several methods, including Focus Group Discussion (FGD), Quality Cost Delivery Safety Moral (QCDSM), and Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Timebase (SMART) method. Findings: This study found the cause of the partial setup work being less than optimal due to problems with the Man, Method, and Machine factors. The results of this study show that the setup time decreased from 240 minutes to 73.4 minutes or 68%. Meanwhile, the process cost for the partial setup itself decreased from $75 to $3 or decreased by 97%. Research Limitation/implication: This research has limitations in the partial setup process, which is less than optimal in plastic injection family-type moulds in the Motorcycle Industry. Originality/Value of paper: This research has value in optimising the production of plastic injection family-type moulds by reducing setup time and operational costs for making spare parts in the Motorcycle Industry. Category: Case study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]