Application of Line Balancing and Time Study to Minimize the Idle Time in Production Line

Abstract

This research describes line balancing systems and how to reduce idle time by proper line balancing and time analysis. This article provided a brief description of the knit garment industry's line balancing technique. The objectives of this report is about the implementation of line balancing technique to minimize the idle time. This project explains how line balance may actually accelerate the manufacturing process. Firstly it has been observed that the total no of manpower which has been needed to complete the every operation of a garments before and after the line balancing. Here, the formula was used to calculate the cycle time. Then it has been observed the efficiency of that line. The times were recorded and improved by minimizing downtime and wastes. Because of the time saved, there will be more time available increasing the production. The various line balancing parameters were implemented in this work, and the outcomes were discussed. Process planning, production, and manufacturing in an industry will benefit from the line balancing method.