Kang, N.
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A Hierarchical Structure of Key Performance Indicators for Operation Improvement in Production Systems, International Journal of Production Research, [online], https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2015.1136082, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=919754
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A Hierarchical Structure of Key Performance Indicators for Operation Improvement in Production Systems
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Ningxuam Kang, Cong Zhao, Jingshan Li,
Abstract
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are critical for manufacturing operation management (MOM) and continuous improvement (CI). In modern manufacturing systems, KPIs are defined as a set of metrics to reflect operation performance, such as efficiency, throughput, availability, from productivity, quality and maintenance perspectives. Through continuous monitoring and measurement of KPIs, meaningful quantification and identification of different aspects of operation activities can be obtained, which enables and directs continuous improvement efforts. A set of 34 KPIs has been introduced in ISO 22400. However, the KPIs in a manufacturing system are not independent, and they may have intrinsic mutual relationships. The goal of this paper is to introduce a multi-level structure for identification and analysis of KPIs and their intrinsic relationships in production systems. Specifically, through such a hierarchy structure, we define and categorize KPIs into basic KPIs, comprehensive KPIs and their supporting metrics, and use it to investigate the relationships and dependencies between KPIs. Such a study can provide a useful tool for manufacturing engineers and managers to measure and utilize KPIs for continuous improvement.Citation
International Journal of Production Research
Volume
54
Issue
21
Pub Type
Journals
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Keywords
Key performance indicator (KPI), manufacturing operation management (MOM), continuous improvement (CI), production systems, dependency, relationship, ISO 22400
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Created October 2, 2016, Updated October 12, 2021