Lean modular integrated construction manufacturing: operation based production process optimization

Abstract: Modular integrated construction, as one of the innovative approaches of modular construction, has the most complex production process and high level of customization. Although moving into the factory and proving its efficiency through many practical cases, MiC manufacturing has its own uniqueness and still has great potential to be further optimized to improve the productivity. This paper proposes an operation based process optimization framework for MiC manufacturing to assess and improve the leanness of the production system through simulation and optimization. This framework can evaluate the leanness of production system and optimize production process and management.