Reference number : GC-2017-Q4-01305, amendment number : , agreement type : G, recipient legal name : Moselhi, Osama (Concordia University)|Moselhi, Osama (Université Concordia), recipient country : CA, recipient province : nan, recipient city : Quebec|Québec, recipient postal code : nan, program name english : Engage Grants for universities, program name french : Subventions d'engagement partenarial pour les universités, program purpose english : One of the main challenges that Essence Cabinets in particular and the offsite construction domain in general_x000D_
are facing is a production capacity problem. This includes gaining knowledge of the number of product types_x000D_
that can be produced in a given time span and the number of resources available in a given production system._x000D_
A better understanding of the production capacity available, as well as the capacity required for each product_x000D_
type, will empower the industry partner to optimize resource allocation, leading to improved time efficiency_x000D_
due to higher resource utilization, and to satisfy due dates for each job. This research will be carried out in six_x000D_
stages in order to analyze and streamline the production line, identify production bottlenecks, and determine a_x000D_
production capacity model: (1) study historical data to establish cabinetry system of systems; (2) benchmark the_x000D_
existing production process; (3) develop a comprehensive simulation model of the production line; (4)_x000D_
determine the available production capacity; (5) develop KPIs for measuring the man-hour requirements per_x000D_
product type; and (6) establish a strategy for future research and development. Opportunities for developing a_x000D_
drafting and design tool for kitchen cabinets will be explored, aiming to help the industry partner to maximize_x000D_
its resources. The highly qualified personnel working on this project will gain both direct industry experience_x000D_
and theoretical expertise in the areas of lean, data analysis, construction planning, simulation, and project_x000D_
management techniques in the course of this project. In terms of benefits to Canada, one of the most common_x000D_
challenges that construction manufacturers face is capacity planning, which includes gaining better insight into_x000D_
the maximum number of product types that can be produced in a specific mix, in a given time span, and_x000D_
considering available resources. The Canadian modular manufacturing industry thus stands to benefit from_x000D_
research that applies automated modelling tools and construction management principles to the planning,_x000D_
scheduling, and monitoring of the production process., program purpose french : One of the main challenges that Essence Cabinets in particular and the offsite construction domain in general_x000D_
are facing is a production capacity problem. This includes gaining knowledge of the number of product types_x000D_
that can be produced in a given time span and the number of resources available in a given production system._x000D_
A better understanding of the production capacity available, as well as the capacity required for each product_x000D_
type, will empower the industry partner to optimize resource allocation, leading to improved time efficiency_x000D_
due to higher resource utilization, and to satisfy due dates for each job. This research will be carried out in six_x000D_
stages in order to analyze and streamline the production line, identify production bottlenecks, and determine a_x000D_
production capacity model: (1) study historical data to establish cabinetry system of systems; (2) benchmark the_x000D_
existing production process; (3) develop a comprehensive simulation model of the production line; (4)_x000D_
determine the available production capacity; (5) develop KPIs for measuring the man-hour requirements per_x000D_
product type; and (6) establish a strategy for future research and development. Opportunities for developing a_x000D_
drafting and design tool for kitchen cabinets will be explored, aiming to help the industry partner to maximize_x000D_
its resources. The highly qualified personnel working on this project will gain both direct industry experience_x000D_
and theoretical expertise in the areas of lean, data analysis, construction planning, simulation, and project_x000D_
management techniques in the course of this project. In terms of benefits to Canada, one of the most common_x000D_
challenges that construction manufacturers face is capacity planning, which includes gaining better insight into_x000D_
the maximum number of product types that can be produced in a specific mix, in a given time span, and_x000D_
considering available resources. The Canadian modular manufacturing industry thus stands to benefit from_x000D_
research that applies automated modelling tools and construction management principles to the planning,_x000D_
scheduling, and monitoring of the production process., agreement title english : Capacity planning model for a cabinetry manufacturing company, agreement title french : Capacity planning model for a cabinetry manufacturing company, agreement number : EGP, agreement value : 25000.0, agreement start date : 2018-03-07, agreement end date : nan, description english : nan, description french : nan, expected results english : nan, expected results french : nan, additional information english : Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019)., additional information french : Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019)., owner organization : nserc-crsng, owner organization title : Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada